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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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Image of a rigid flex pcb

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

PCB Carolina 2017 – Another record breaking year!

PCB Carolina 2017 – Another record breaking year!

November 16, 2017

This year’s PCB Carolina electronics show was once again held at the McKimmon Center on November 8th at NC State…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Behind the TLA Winners: Fujitsu

Behind the TLA Winners: Fujitsu

November 15, 2017

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

By Craig Armenti
2 MIN READ
Create and Simulate PCB’s in One Environment

Create and Simulate PCB’s in One Environment

November 12, 2017

Have you ever been in a situation where you created a design or document, maybe even a presentation, and your…

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ
Tips for Deciphering DDR Simulation Results

Tips for Deciphering DDR Simulation Results

November 9, 2017

So you’ve finished your simulation, and you have the results. For a DDR bus, this involves gobs of information. But…

By Nitin Bagwath
2 MIN READ
PCB Technology Leadership Award Winner: SIENNA ECAD

PCB Technology Leadership Award Winner: SIENNA ECAD

November 9, 2017

I’d like to congratulate the two Technology Leadership Award winners who used the PADS design flow on their boards. This…

By Jim Martens
< 1 MIN READ
A Brief Introduction to Schematic Integrity Analysis

A Brief Introduction to Schematic Integrity Analysis

November 4, 2017

Detect critical design errors and eliminate design respins caused by schematic errors by automating the process of board-level verification. Xpedition…

By michaelalam
< 1 MIN READ
Tackling Next-Generation PCB Designs

Tackling Next-Generation PCB Designs

November 2, 2017

Tackle next-generation high-density analog, RF, and digital/mixed-signal designs with advanced tools for High-Speed and RF design. Take a look inside…

By mnopp
2 MIN READ
Tailor Your Approach to PCB Layout

Tailor Your Approach to PCB Layout

October 26, 2017

Why fumble around with a GUI that makes you search for settings and switches? Your time is valuable! With PADS…

By mnopp
2 MIN READ
DDR Design: Write leveling for better DQ timing

DDR Design: Write leveling for better DQ timing

October 24, 2017

So far, we’ve gone through the basics of the DDR Bus, and discussed some of the Signal Integrity and timing requirements of…

By Nitin Bagwath
3 MIN READ