Screen shot of Xpedition software showing ECAD MCAD co-design

PCB design best practice: ECAD/MCAD co-design

When we think about the PCB design best practices that fall into the digitally integrated and optimized pillar, we need…

Illustration of a computer showing MCAD integration with PADS Professional Premium

MCAD Collaboration with PADS Professional Premium

One of the trends emerging over the past several years is packing more and more functionality onto ever decreasing substrates….

Unfolding the Future of PCB design with Rigid-Flex

Unfolding the Future of PCB design with Rigid-Flex

One of the most difficult aspects when creating a design that’s pure flex or rigid-flex combination is that it needs…

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 4

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 4

In part 3 of this blog series we looked at what typically is the longest stage in designing a PCB…

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 3

Layout automation using advanced PCB design techniques – Part 3

In part 2 of this blog series we covered the most important step in using routing automation, creating proper design…

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 2

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 2

In the second of this two-part blog series, we’ll talk about 3D placement and automated design rule checking.  To read…

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 1

The Necessity and Benefits of MCAD Collaboration – Part 1

In this two-part blog series, we’ll examine the necessity and benefits of ECAD/MCAD collaboration. This first blog describes the need…