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April 07, 2022
Successfully Making PCB Component Substitutions
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Managing PCB component substitutions is a critical skill for engineers. eCADSTAR and SiliconExpert make quick work of the many options out there.

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March 23, 2022
How to Calculate Trace Length from Time Delay Value for High-speed Signals
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March 10, 2022
Routing JTAG: Ensuring a Successful Layout of Our Favorite Debug Interface
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Routing JTAG takes special consideration. Automate JTAG rules checking in CR-8000 for a successful Design for Test implementation.

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February 22, 2022
Tech Tip: Technology Library Import from Design
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February 08, 2022
Tech Tip: Creating a Cavity in a PCB Design using CR-8000 Design Force
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February 03, 2022
Top 5 PCB Layout and Routing Mistakes According to the Experts
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Experts weigh in on the Top 5 PCB Layout and Routing mistakes and share best practices on how to avoid them. HINT: It comes down to simulation!

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January 27, 2022
Are You Confident that Your PCB Subsystem Architecture Meets All the Requirements?
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January 13, 2022
Top 10 Tech Tips of 2021
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January 06, 2022
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021
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December 23, 2021
Concurrent PCB Design for Remote Designers
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November 18, 2021
What PDN Target Impedance Means for PCB Designers
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November 12, 2021
3 Methods for Routing High-Speed PCB Designs
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A high-speed design-ready PCB tool will include high-speed constraint management, differential pair routing, skew and impedance controls, and more. Le...

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November 09, 2021
Tech Tip: Pin Model Parameter Sweep
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October 07, 2021
A Primer on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors and Power Supply Decoupling
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As wide bandgap semiconductors become more prevalent, PCB designs need to keep pace. Here's what you need to know to succeed.

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September 21, 2021
Tech Tip: Design Force Daisy Chain Topology Template
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September 16, 2021
5 PCB Industry Trends in 2021
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This post reveals 5 of the most noteworthy PCB industry trends this year and the profound impact they will have for designers and consumers.