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Read ArticlePSpice Simulation
So you’ve created a circuit diagram with OrCAD Capture, you’ve already run a design rule check (DRC), and you’re ready to verify your circuit’s electrical performance. How do you do it?
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Read ArticleHow Adding SPICE To Your EDA Workflow Makes Circuit Simulation Interactive
SPICE is short for Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis, and it’s the industry standard for open-source analog electronic circuit simulation.
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Read ArticleWhy You Should Incorporate Real-Time Circuit Simulation Into Your EDA Workflow
SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) is a type of software tool for running analog electronic circuit simulations.
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Read ArticleWhat is Annotation and Back Annotation in PCB Design?
There are two cases where the words annotation and back-annotation will come up in the context of PCB design. One has to do with the general EDA (electronic design automation) workflow: you’re...
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Read ArticleWhat is a PCB Netlist?
So you’ve created a PCB schematic using OrCAD Capture, and you’re ready to take your design to the next step in the electronic design automation (EDA) process with a PCB layout tool...
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Read ArticlePCB Dimensions in Manufacturing
In this post, we’ll walk you through the different dimensions and tolerances to consider for the manufacturability of your PCB design.
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Read ArticleGerber vs. CAD: PCB File Formats Demystified
Today’s PCBs can be quite complex, there are multiple layers of traces, vias, and components that must fit together with a high degree of precision. One small error can turn a PCB into...
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Read ArticleAre Acid Traps Still a Problem for PCBs in 2019?
So what exactly are acid traps and are they still a problem in 2019? In this post we’ll get to the root of this old engineering heuristic.
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Read ArticleHow PCB Panelization Can Improve Your Manufacturing Process
PCB panelization is the art of organizing multiple boards on a single panel in order to manufacture more efficiently. From soldering, to component assembly, and even testing...
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Read ArticleEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chamfering in PCB Design
Take any corner, cut it off, and you’re left with a chamfer. From your child-proof tables to the iconic walls of the Taj Mahal, humans have long used chamfers to solve corner-related problems...
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Read ArticleFive Steps for Securing Customer Data in IoT
If your company is harnessing the power of IoT and machine learning as a way to improve efficiency and customer service, you have probably worried about the inherent safety risks and what they could
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Read ArticleWhat’s the difference between AI and Robotics?
How does the field of artificial intelligence differ from robotics? They’re often used interchangeably, so the differences can be difficult to understand.
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Read ArticlePCB Fabrication Techniques
As a PCB designer, it can be tempting to leave the details of the manufacturing process up to the fabrication house. However a little understanding of the manufacturing process upfront can help...
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Read ArticleEverything you need to know about drilling PCB mounting holes
Mounting holes seem simple enough—they let you mount your PCB to an enclosure or a surface. Simply pick a screw size that makes sense for the size of your board and the surface you wish to mount...
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Read ArticleBarcodes In Manufacturing
Barcode technologies also add value to manufacturing processes. The ability to tie large amounts of data to an object via a small code or chip allows for greater accuracy in the manufacturing process.
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Read ArticleBackdrilling in PCB Manufacturing
Plated through holes (PTH) are great. They electrically connect two or more layers together, and serve as convenient connecting points for traces and components throughout a multilayer PCB.
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Read ArticleWhat Is Bare Board Testing?
There’s a point in manufacturing where you’ve got a decision to make. Do you start assembling your bare PCB or electrically test its connectivity for opens and shorts?
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Read ArticleWhy Bank of America Is Betting on Blockchain
Undoubtedly you’ve heard a lot about blockchain as the next big revolution for businesses—it’s even been referred to as “the new internet,” and businesses of all types are finding ways to tap into...
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Read ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Picking a Power Supply for a Gaming PC
Beginners often make the mistake of settling for a cheap off-brand unit that boasts a large power supply rating. Others might overspend on a larger power supply rating to ensure they’ll have enough...
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Read ArticleTips for Routing Mixed Signal PCBs
Your list gets even longer when working with mixed signal circuits, so here are some tips to get you started on the right track with your design
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