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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

ABCs of PCBs – I is for I (Current)

ABCs of PCBs – I is for I (Current)

May 12, 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
7 Ways PCB Designers Can Improve Productivity While Working from Home

7 Ways PCB Designers Can Improve Productivity While Working from Home

April 24, 2020

Working from home, optional or not, does have its unique set of challenges. Technology companies are racing to enable customers…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – H for Hierarchy

ABCs of PCBs – H for Hierarchy

April 22, 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
Test Point Placement Enhancement in PADS® Professional VX.2.7

Test Point Placement Enhancement in PADS® Professional VX.2.7

April 21, 2020

The new release of PADS Professional VX.2.7 is now available for download. This release is enhanced with many new features…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
Schematic Capture Enhancements in Xpedition® – VX.2.7

Schematic Capture Enhancements in Xpedition® – VX.2.7

April 21, 2020

The latest release of Xpedition® VX.2.7  is enhanced with many new Schematic Capture features that improve both product usability and…

By John McMillan
2 MIN READ
Layout Enhancements in PADS® Professional VX.2.7

Layout Enhancements in PADS® Professional VX.2.7

April 14, 2020

The new release of PADS Professional VX.2.7 is now available for download. This release is enhanced with many new features…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
Layout Enhancements in Xpedition® – VX.2.7

Layout Enhancements in Xpedition® – VX.2.7

April 14, 2020

The latest release of Xpedition® VX.2.7  is enhanced with many new Layout features that improve both product usability and efficiency….

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ
ABCs of PCBs – G for Ground Planes

ABCs of PCBs – G for Ground Planes

April 9, 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
Usability Enhancements to Schematic Capture in PADS Professional VX.2.7

Usability Enhancements to Schematic Capture in PADS Professional VX.2.7

April 7, 2020

The new release of PADS Professional VX.2.7 is now available for download. This release is enhanced with many new features…

By John McMillan
< 1 MIN READ