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Introducing: PADS Pro Essentials

May 22, 2025

We are excited to introduce PADS Pro Essentials, a transformative PCB design offering that brings the power of Xpedition technology within reach of independent engineers and small projects, without the hefty price tag or steep learning curve.

By David Haboud
2 MIN READ

16 PCB experts to follow in 2025

May 8, 2025

Staying ahead in the fast-evolving world of PCB design means more than just following trends – it requires learning from…

By David Haboud
7 MIN READ
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Design for manufacturing output files – optimizing engineering to manufacturing efficiency

March 18, 2025

As PCB design and manufacturing become increasingly complex, the choice of design for manufacturing output files plays a crucial role in streamlining processes, reducing errors, and improving time to market.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Blind and buried vias: An HDI technology

March 13, 2025

One of the key innovations within HDI PCB design is the use of blind and buried vias, which enhance routing capabilities by freeing up additional routing resources, increasing the amount of routing channels while requiring fewer signal layers, and optimizing board space.

By Stephen V. Chavez
5 MIN READ

Optimizing FPGA/PCB co-design: Best practices and industry insights

March 7, 2025

Previously on episode 20 of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez explored the intricacies of FPGA (field-programmable gate array)…

By Arlina Yang
3 MIN READ
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Things to check for on a PCB

January 23, 2025

What stage a PCB, or a PCB assembly (PCBA) is in determines what things to check for on a PCB.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Where to put decoupling capacitors on a PCB: best practices and design considerations

December 19, 2024

Why where to put decoupling capacitors on a PCB can make or break your design.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Ultra high-density interconnect: a game changer in electronics

October 16, 2024

Ultra high-density interconnect (UHDI) is a key innovation that has changed the design and production of PCBs. Learn how UHDI enables the future of electronics.

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