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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

Where Are All the PCBs?

Where Are All the PCBs?

February 28, 2018

My grandparents asked me what I did once, and I had to explain to them what a PCB is. Being…

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ
SerDes Design Part 1: Take the First Steps Towards SerDes Channel Compliance

SerDes Design Part 1: Take the First Steps Towards SerDes Channel Compliance

February 22, 2018

Last year I wrote an article for EEWorld Online, comparing Channel Operating Margin (COM) with traditional Eye/BER analysis. This year,…

By Cristian
3 MIN READ
Where Does a PCB Go? In an Enclosure of Course.

Where Does a PCB Go? In an Enclosure of Course.

February 20, 2018

During the holidays, many of us received presents from others. As I get older, I think I get harder to…

By Casey Silbernagel
3 MIN READ
PCB Tech Talk Podcast: PCB Design Accelerators

PCB Tech Talk Podcast: PCB Design Accelerators

February 12, 2018

Are you taking advantage of these PCB design accelerators? Are you taking steps to reduce your PCB design cycle and…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
Listen up, Champions of Dense, Complex Schematic Designs!

Listen up, Champions of Dense, Complex Schematic Designs!

February 6, 2018

Do you often struggle when managing a complex schematic design? Take a look at some basic tips and tricks that…

By Kanchan Vaidya
< 1 MIN READ
PCB Engineer’s Guide to Successful DDR Bus Design

PCB Engineer’s Guide to Successful DDR Bus Design

February 6, 2018

Designing high-speed DRAM DDR memory busses can be stressful. While the schematic design for such busses may amount to simply…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
It’s Easier (and Less Expensive) to Check for Differential Pairs than You Think!

It’s Easier (and Less Expensive) to Check for Differential Pairs than You Think!

February 5, 2018

As a layout engineer, you have mastered the art of multitasking. You are thinking about board real estate, manufacturing costs,…

By Kanchan Vaidya
< 1 MIN READ
Behind the TLA Winners: Yanfeng Visteon Electronics Technology

Behind the TLA Winners: Yanfeng Visteon Electronics Technology

January 29, 2018

This is the ninth in a series of blog posts showcasing the winning designs from the 27th Annual PCB Technology…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
How Are You Spending Your Precious Time Today?

How Are You Spending Your Precious Time Today?

January 29, 2018

What is one of the biggest hurdles designers face when creating a new schematic design? Creating and maintaining libraries of…

By Kanchan Vaidya
< 1 MIN READ