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Ultra high-density interconnect: a game changer in electronics

October 16, 2024

As electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, the need for advanced interconnect technology grows. Ultra high-density interconnect (UHDI) is…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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Keys to successful ECAD-MCAD collaboration

September 24, 2024

ECAD-MCAD collaboration is crucial In today’s complex world of product design and development. As product designs evolve, involving smaller IC…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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What’s new in Xpedition 2409

September 19, 2024

The latest 2409 release of Xpedition marks a significant milestone in Siemens’ journey to redefine electronic systems design. This release…

By David Wiens
7 MIN READ

Latest posts

With A Little Help From My Friends

With A Little Help From My Friends

October 6, 2009

If you have been listening to your radio the past month, you’ve probably noticed the Beatles “overload” thanks to their…

By Jim Martens
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Design Reviews in a Virtual World

Design Reviews in a Virtual World

September 15, 2009

I was re-collecting with a colleague of my days back in design, and the design reviews we had. I can…

By Jim Martens
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Right Tool for the Job!

Right Tool for the Job!

September 3, 2009

Do you have kids?  Have they (or in my case, their friends) walk right through your screen door?  So started…

By Jim Martens
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Go Right to the Top: “Ask Andy”

Go Right to the Top: “Ask Andy”

July 27, 2009

As users of EDA tools, when you have questions, you probably go to one of two sources:  customer support or…

By Jim Martens
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“Desktop” versus “Enterprise”. Which is for you?

“Desktop” versus “Enterprise”. Which is for you?

June 24, 2009

Questions to ask yourself: Are you part of a large electronics company with your design team spread all over the…

By Jim Martens
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Observations from the Road

Observations from the Road

June 16, 2009

I just completed a 2 week trip through the PacRim as part of the PADS 9.0 rollout.  This included stops…

By Jim Martens
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You Are Special!!!!!

You Are Special!!!!!

June 11, 2009

No, this is not from an episode of Barney the Dinosaur. There is a question being posited to the PCB…

By Jim Martens
2 MIN READ
A Passage to India: Questions & Answers for the Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar

A Passage to India: Questions & Answers for the Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar

June 7, 2009

To all of you who attended our Introduction to PADS 9.0 Webinar, I want to thank you. The attendance to…

By Jim Martens
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