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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 HyperLynx® – VX.2.8

November 25, 2020

Check out what’s new in the latest VX.2.8 release of HyperLynx – the industry’s complete family of analysis tools for…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ

Mentor Communities Have a New Home!

November 23, 2020

Mentor communities are now fully integrated with the Siemens Digital Industries Software communities. This integrated PCB Systems Design community experience…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ

PADS Professional VX.2.8 is Now Available!

November 20, 2020

The new release of PADS Professional VX.2.8 is now available for download.

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ

And the Winner of the 2020 PADS Professional Student Design Competition is…

November 11, 2020

There’s snow in the forecast, so summer is officially over. The same is true for the inaugural PADS Professional Student…

By Shivani Joshi
2 MIN READ

Xpedition® VX.2.8 is now available for download!

November 10, 2020

Before you read on, a newer version of Xpedition is now available. To learn more, visit the VX.2.12 product highlights…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – O for ODB++

ABCs of PCBs – O for ODB++

August 13, 2020

Welcome to ABCs of PCBs – a blog series to help new engineers learn about the world of Printed Circuit…

By Shivani Joshi
3 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – N for Netlist

ABCs of PCBs – N for Netlist

July 27, 2020

Welcome to ABCs of PCBs – a blog series to help new engineers learn about the world of Printed Circuit…

By Shivani Joshi
3 MIN READ
Accelerate Design With Integrated FPGA-PCB I/O Co-Design

Accelerate Design With Integrated FPGA-PCB I/O Co-Design

July 27, 2020

Did you know that a PCB design tool flow with FPGA I/O Optimizer technology eliminates the barriers between FPGA and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – M for Manufacturing

ABCs of PCBs – M for Manufacturing

July 10, 2020

Welcome to ABCs of PCBs – a blog series to help new engineers learn about the world of Printed Circuit…

By Shivani Joshi
3 MIN READ