PCB - Electronic Systems Design

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What’s new in Xpedition Enterprise 2504

Building on the core 2409 release, where we introduced the concept of the next generation of electronic systems design, the Xpedition Enterprise 2504 release continues to enhance and expand this vision.

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Concurrent design: revolutionizing PCB development

December 9, 2024

Concurrent design minimizes errors and project delays in PCB development.

By Stephen V. Chavez

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PCB design best practices: manufacturability verification or design for manufacturing analysis

What is design for manufacturing analysis? Design for manufacturing (DFM) analysis is manufacturability verification within the design process. It incorporates…

By Stephen V. Chavez

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Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional Premium DFM

A best-practice strategy to keep your projects on time and on budget is to test them for compliance with your…

By Susan Kayesar and Matt Walsh

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PCB design best practices: design automation

When we think about the PCB design best practices that fall into the engineering productivity and efficiency pillar, we need…

By Stephen V. Chavez

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Five ways to achieve pre-layout simulation with PADS Professional Premium

February 22, 2023

With increasingly advancing technology and faster edge rates in today’s integrated circuits, it’s important to find more efficient ways to…

By Shivani Joshi

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PCB design basics

February 15, 2023

What is PCB design? PCB design is the entire process of creating a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) through collaboration and…

By Stephen V. Chavez

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PCB design best practice: library and design data management

January 27, 2023

Another best practice of this pillar is library and design data management. And what I mean by that is how…

By Stephen V. Chavez

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Meeting RF design challenges with PADS Professional Premium

January 25, 2023

The demand for electronics with gigahertz wireless technology, as well as IoT consumer devices have both increased dramatically. This has…