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Meet the Author Podcast: Martyn Gaudion Unpacks the Secrets of High-Speed PCB Design
July 16, 2025 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
In this special Meet the Author episode of the On the Line with… podcast, Nolan Johnson sits down with Martyn Gaudion, signal integrity expert, managing director of Polar Instruments, and three-time author in I-Connect007’s popular The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to... series.
In this episode, Martyn discusses the inspiration behind his high-speed PCB design books, with a special focus on his latest release, The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to... More Secrets of High-Speed PCBs. Gaudion explains how the evolving challenges in high-speed design inspired this latest book and how it is crafted to help engineers navigate today’s complex PCB landscape and make smarter, faster design decisions.
The episode also offers an in-depth look at Gaudion’s approach to technical writing, breaking down intricate engineering concepts into clear, practical guidance. Listeners will gain insight into the personal perspective and thoughtful process behind his books and the expertise that drives his contributions to the field.
Explore Martyn’s latest book: The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to...More Secrets of High-Speed PCBs
Stay tuned for more On the Line with… episodes, where industry leaders share the stories behind the work shaping electronics today.
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