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Read ArticleSo, You Want to be a CAD PCB Layout-er
Knowledge workers are of the variety that knows and does something that their manager probably doesn't. Even the schematic capture experts struggle with the layout software. It has always been a...
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Read ArticleThe Shapes of Things to Come
Once upon a time, the power would have an entire layer devoted to a single voltage domain. That would be the whole solution to making everything turn on. The definition of "everything" has changed...
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Read ArticleMakerFaire 2018: Making the Future
A circus of 3D printed robots, articulated metal squid, and giant, walking exoskeletons. Reflections of our time at Maker Faire Bay Area 2018.
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Read ArticleManufacturing Matters
No two board designs are the same. We could run a thought experiment. Given a token complexity level of a generic board that mixes a bit of digital with a slice of analog, every PCB designer would...
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Read ArticleNotes from the Board Room - A day in the life of a Googler
In my quest to become a world famous PCB designer, (stop laughing!) I've taken to putting my own words on the screen and sharing them here. My job is to enable design wins, period. It's a cruel...
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Read ArticleHow Do Manufacturing Tolerances Work?
In July 2017, a rollercoaster ride in Ohio failed dramatically, killing one person and injuring seven others. The cause of the accident? Corrosion. Roller coasters must operate and withstand...
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Read ArticleWhat is the Cost of Field Failures?
We see it in the news frequently; a battery explodes, car brakes malfunction, electronic systems are hacked, a material inexplicably fails. Field failures are costly and unforgiving, necessitating...
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Read ArticleOh Say Can You C? – Grappling with the USB type-C Connector
I can honestly say that I was working on the USB-C protocol before USB-C was cool. Google was/is part of the specification development consortium. My first encounter was in early 2015 trying to...
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: Best Practices for PCB Part Placement Part 1
PCB Part placement is a very important part of the design process as it will drive the success of the entire project. Part Placement effects everything from manufacturing to electrical...
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Read ArticleQuick Tutorial: Real-Time Routing Analysis
Design Rule Checks are usually performed to identify and resolve any features that may be troublesome for your design, including signal quality and manufacturing issues. Easily find route-quality...
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: What is Impedance and Why Should You Care
You learned about impedance in school, but how does it relate to PCB design? This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday will discuss impedance and how to implement controlled impedance in your designs.
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: Via Selection
This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday will discuss Via Selection. This video will cover: - What is a via - The types of vias, what they are typically used for, and cost considerations - Why...
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Read ArticleOrCAD Engineering Data Management: Validation
Automatically generate a report that compares footprints versions placed on the board to the corresponding footprint found in your promoted library- verifying all parts are up to date.
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Read ArticleOrCAD Engineering Data Management: Libraries
Reduce errors and save time with approved parts in OrCAD Engineering Data Management. Import schematic symbols, PCB footprints and pad stacks. Once components are approved, parts are promoted and...
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: Best Practices for PCB Part Placement Part 2
In our last Whiteboard Wednesday episode, Best Practices for PCB Part Placement Part 1, we reviewed the general guidelines for part placement, however there are a few other factors that need to...
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: How to Measure Impedance
You understand the importance of controlling impedance in a PCB layout, but how is it accomplished? This episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays will discuss how to measure impedance.
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Read ArticleHow does your stack-up, stackup?
In this webinar, you'll learn: Why your stackup is critical to overall design success Key elements that comprise PCB board stack-ups (power planes, balance, flex / rigid-flex, etc) Material...
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Read ArticleOrCAD Engineering Data Management: Templates
Ensuring consistency with multiple engineers for all your designs can be an overwhelming task. With OrCAD Engineering Data Management, you can now include your company’s templates as part of...
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Read ArticleOrCAD Engineering Data Management: Titleblocks
Preparing your design drawing data can be a tedious and time-consuming task, often prone to typos and errors. With OrCAD Engineering Data Management, you can now transfer this pertinent design...
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Read ArticleOrCAD Engineering Data Management: Package for Release
Properly executing the generation of manufacturing data is vital to the success of your board. OrCAD Engineering Data Management makes this process quick and error-free with the new Package for...
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Read ArticleReal-Time Part Selection
New part creation can be time consuming and error-prone, OrCAD makes it simple without ever leaving your CAD environment with real-time part data.
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Read ArticleOrCAD CIP Release 5.0 Overview
Learn how CIP 5.0 provides a complete library management solution for OrCAD users.
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: Designing for Manufacturing and Assembly
This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday discusses how Designing for Manufacturing (DFMA) can help you reduce any potential manufacturing pitfalls. This episode will review factors you should consider...
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Read ArticleTutorial: Managing Signal Integrity Analysis Results with User Directed Groups in OrCAD
Creating Directed Groups within OrCAD PCB Designer
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Read ArticleTutorial: Real-Time Impedance and Coupling Analysis
This tutorial will show you how easy it is to simulate and view impedance and coupling issues in your traces with no additional steps or modeling by utilizing the included workflow manager.
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Read ArticleTutorial: Real-Time Placement Analysis
With designs increasing in complexity and speed, it is more important than ever to ensure your design functions properly. For some device signals, this means ensuring timing of your components....
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesdays: Best Practices for Component Selection
An overview on what factors need to be considered when choosing a part and their corresponding effect on a project.
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Read ArticleWhiteboard Wednesday: Understanding the Manufacturing Process Part 2
Part two of an overview of the printed circuit board manufacturing process and information designers need to keep in mind before sending their PCB to manufacturing.
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