Beyond Design: High-speed Rules of Thumb
PCB Design Software Market Expected to Hit $9.2B by 2031
This report provides an overview of the PCB design software market, detailing key market drivers, challenges, technological advancements, regional...
Siemens Unveils Next Generation AI-enhanced Electronic Systems Design Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today the latest advancement in its electronic systems design portfolio. The next generation release...
Rules of Thumb: Design007 Magazine, November 2024
Rules of thumb are everywhere, but there may be hundreds of rules of thumb for PCB design. They’re built on design formulas, fabricators’ limitations, and tribal knowledge. And unfortunately, some longtime rules of thumb...
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Rules of Thumb for PCB Layout
November 21, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007
The dictionary defines a “rule of thumb” as “a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory.” Rules of thumb are often the foundation of a PCB designer’s thought process when tackling a layout. Ultimately, a product spec or design guideline will provide the detailed design guidance, but rules of thumb can help to provide the general guidance that will help to streamline the layout process and avoid design or manufacturing issues.
Meet Polar's New Engineer Jess Hollenbaugh
November 21, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007
At PCB West, I spoke with Jess Hollenbaugh, a recent college graduate who has now joined Polar Instruments. In this interview, she shares her journey from a physics student focused on high-energy astrophysics to her new role at Polar. Her insights provide a glimpse into the dynamic opportunities awaiting those who venture into this evolving industry.
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Global PCB Connections: A Technical Overview of Long-flex Printed Circuit Boards
November 14, 2024 | Jerome Larez, Global PCB Connections
Flex printed circuit boards are an essential advancement in the electronics industry, enabling the development of flexible, lightweight, and durable electronic designs. As technology has evolved, long-flex PCBs have emerged as a key...
The Shaughnessy Report: A Handy Look at Rules of Thumb
November 12, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, The Shaughnessy Report
Rules of thumb are everywhere. I took an auto mechanics class when I was 16, and I still remember the instructor telling us, “Remember, the cause of the problem is usually the simplest thing.” That holds true for much of life,...
Elementary, Mr. Watson A Designer's Dilemma—Metric or Imperial Units?
November 7, 2024 | John Watson, Elementary, Mr. Watson
In the early 1800s, as trains began to spread across the United States, different companies built their tracks in ways that made sense to them. They chose their track widths (gauges) with no set standard. Some tracks were about four...
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