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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

TLA winner for Industrial Control, Instrumentation, & Medical

January 21, 2021

This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The…

By Casey Silbernagel
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Which standards are followed when creating PartQuest parts?

January 18, 2021

When you create electronic component data such as symbols and footprints using an online wizard, or download component data from…

By Casey Silbernagel
3 MIN READ

Model and Simulate LED Dimmer Circuits in the SystemVision Cloud!

January 14, 2021

Have you ever wondered how to dim an LED? Well now is your chance to try it! No matter if…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ

TLA winner for Consumer Electronics & Handheld

January 14, 2021

This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The…

By Casey Silbernagel
< 1 MIN READ

Create symbols and footprints for electronic components using the PartQuest builders

January 11, 2021

In one of my last blogs I talked about using PartQuest to build up your PADS Professional component library.  I…

By Casey Silbernagel
3 MIN READ

TLA winner for Computers, Blades & Servers, Memory Systems

January 7, 2021

This is part of a series of blogs showcasing the winning designs from the 28th PCB Technology Leadership Awards. The…

By Casey Silbernagel
< 1 MIN READ

Build your PADS Professional library quickly

December 11, 2020

If you are looking for a fast way to build up your PADS Professional library, PartQuest is a great tool…

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ

Plug-and-Play PID design – In the SystemVision Cloud!

December 11, 2020

Did you ever wish you could just play with a PID control loop, to try “tuning” those P, I and…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ

TLA winners: Best Design Overall

December 10, 2020

The 28th PCB Technology Leadership Award (TLA) winners have been selected!

By Casey Silbernagel
2 MIN READ