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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

Student Design Competition

Student Design Competition

July 1, 2020

You’ve heard it time and time again in your courses, “the skills you pick up in college will help guide…

By Shivani Joshi
2 MIN READ
How RF Laboratories Drives Design Constraints in PADS Professional

How RF Laboratories Drives Design Constraints in PADS Professional

June 30, 2020

Designing electronic products with capabilities geared for the Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer the exception. It is the…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – L for Library

ABCs of PCBs – L for Library

June 24, 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
How Can I Catch Schematic Errors More Easily?

How Can I Catch Schematic Errors More Easily?

June 22, 2020

It’s no secret that PCB design can be a slow and unruly process. It’s 2020, and board designs are more…

By Nicole Kyle
3 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – K for Keepout

ABCs of PCBs – K for Keepout

June 18, 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 – J for Jitter

ABCs of PCBs – J for Jitter

May 29, 2020

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

By Shivani Joshi
2 MIN READ
PCB Design Using Blind or Buried Vias Could Lower Fabrication Costs

PCB Design Using Blind or Buried Vias Could Lower Fabrication Costs

May 28, 2020

Anytime we consider using fabrication technology outside “the normal” we’re thinking in the back of our minds that – it’ll…

By Brent Klingforth
2 MIN READ
PCB Design Technology You Have Today May Not Be Future Proof, Why?

PCB Design Technology You Have Today May Not Be Future Proof, Why?

May 18, 2020

“We don’t know what we don’t know.”  Ever hear this famous saying?  Meaning if we don’t know what technology is available…

By Brent Klingforth
< 1 MIN READ
New Resources for Mentor PCB Customers

New Resources for Mentor PCB Customers

May 15, 2020

For many of us, this is the second full month of a “work-from-home” transition. While it’s impressive that broad organizations…

By A.J. Incorvaia
2 MIN READ