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This blog is a place to learn about electronic systems design, from PCB design to simulation and verification, to manufacturability and manufacturing execution.

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Advice on tackling rigid-flex PCB designs

March 26, 2024

Last year, on the Printed Circuit Podcast, I engaged in conversation with Anaya Vardya about the complexities of advanced printed…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
Rendering of a rigid flex PCB with text that says A principal designer's journey in rigid flex PCB design

A principal designer’s journey in rigid flex PCB design

March 12, 2024

As technology continues to advance, the demand for smaller, lighter, and more efficient electronic devices is ever-increasing. This demand has…

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
An image of a circuit board being manufactured and also an image showing a PCB design in Xpedition software.

The importance of design for manufacturability in the PCB design process

February 7, 2024

When it comes to designing and producing electronics, success hinges not merely on the excellence of your design, but also…

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ

Latest posts

What’s New in Xpedition – System Design

What’s New in Xpedition – System Design

March 21, 2018

In the previous What’s New in Xpedition blog post, we reviewed the new data management functionality that is available in…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 3: Compliance Measurements Using Eye Diagrams

SerDes Design Part 3: Compliance Measurements Using Eye Diagrams

March 20, 2018

In my continuing series about SerDes design, I’ve discussed the first steps you need to take toward SerDes channel compliance and…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

March 19, 2018

Dive into the world of Electrical Sign-off using automated Design Rule Checking. Learn how implementing this process can help reduce…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

March 19, 2018

Electrical sign-off has become, more than ever, a critical part of the PCB design process. Manually doing this, as has…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition – Data Management

What’s New in Xpedition – Data Management

March 14, 2018

In the first What’s New in Xpedition blog post, we reviewed how the Xpedition VX.2 series of releases address the…

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 2: Serial Protocols and SI Methods Trends

SerDes Design Part 2: Serial Protocols and SI Methods Trends

March 7, 2018

In part two of my blog series about SerDes design, I talk about the evolution of SI analysis methods with…

By Cristian
4 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: 7 Habits of Highly Efficient PCB Designers

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: 7 Habits of Highly Efficient PCB Designers

March 5, 2018

Designing a PCB is similar to a complex puzzle, except there’s no picture on the box to follow. Every step…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
IC Speeds vs. Power Supplies

IC Speeds vs. Power Supplies

March 5, 2018

In most modern designs, you have to work with ICs that are running at very high speeds. This translates into…

By Kanchan Vaidya
< 1 MIN READ
What’s New in Xpedition?

What’s New in Xpedition?

March 1, 2018

The latest release of Xpedition® Enterprise, VX.2.3, is now available for download. What does this mean for you? Fundamentally, the…

By Craig Armenti
< 1 MIN READ