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How does a Design expert navigate through new technologies? Stay curious! Your first step: a solid foundation. Get the basics down before diving into the specifics of new design techniques like Ultra HDI methodology. Then get advice from experts, like John Watson CID of Altium® in our UHDI e-bulletin athttps://loom.ly/R_UigYU

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How does a Design expert navigate through new technologies? Stay curious! Your first step: a solid foundation. Get the basics down before diving into the specifics of new design techniques like Ultra HDI methodology. Then get advice from experts, like John Watson CID of Altium® in our UHDI e-bulletin athttps://loom.ly/R_UigYU

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Adequate component spacing is typically not high on the PCB designer's list of priorities, but oversights can be frustrating and could demand substantial re-work. Here we look at an example, give general guidelines and look at how tools can be used to educate designers and save time. Check out the full case study by HQ Electronics here: https://lnkd.in/eMixvsAg -------------------------------- Want to share your company's tech on Wevolver? Wevolver is a platform used by millions of engineers to stay up to date about the latest technologies. Learn how you can share your company's technology with Wevolver's community and reach a global audience of engineers: https://lnkd.in/g3fxzZ9W

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We invite you to read our latest article on Wevolver which discusses the significance of component spacing in PCB design. Discover practical HQDFM applications in this case study to enhance your design process. #PCB #PCBdesign #DFM #DFA #Electronics #knowledge #HQDFM #NextPCB

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Join Tech Consultant Zach Peterson as he explores a common viewer question regarding ground pin naming in microcontrollers and other components. Whether you're dealing with AGND, VSSA, or other variations, understanding the proper PCB layout approach is crucial. To help in that effort, Zach explores the nuances of analog and digital ground pins through datasheets and practical layout examples in Altium Designer. Watch the full video on the Altium Academy channel: https://bit.ly/4adaSlp What You Will Learn: - The significance of different ground pin names like AGND and VSSA. - How to effectively use these pins in PCB layout. - Insights from datasheets of components like STM32 and Texas Instruments' ADS8557IPM. - Practical tips for decoupling and maintaining stable voltage across pins. - The implications of using isolated and non-isolated components in your designs.

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High-speed PCB design can be challenging as it requires multiple considerations. That's why Fusion created the Signal Integrity Extension. https://autode.sk/4fzFOzO

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Interested in migrating to OrCAD X? Check out these step by step guides on how to easily convert your old PCB design to OrCAD X! https://bit.ly/3Zm6COz #OrCADX #PCBdesign #PCBanalysis

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After spending this week talking about Leadless ICs, it's time to see how you change them on your Printed Circuit Board. Owner/Operator Raymond Novara goes step by step with how to change a Leadless IC on a PCB board. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more tips! Tips of the Trade: Changing Leadless ICs https://lnkd.in/eRRt-XVf #Eastendassemblies #nasa #pcb #leadlessic #leadlesschipcarrier #chipcarrier #surfacemounting #longislandbusiness #electricalengineering #electricalindustry #soldering #solder #assembly #designformanufacturing #designengineering #engineering #pcbassembly

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Adding delay is necessary to maintain relationships between DDR4 design signals. Learn how to achieve proper timing with a DDR4 device in our e-book: https://ow.ly/jFpC50TTzxO #tips #PCBA #circuitdesign

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How do you manage variants in your schematic and PCB designs? OrCAD Capture CIS can help you efficiently manage design variations including do not stuff components and differing component values. Learn more with our PCB Design Variant Webinar: https://ow.ly/y8sm50SX4IE #training #pcb #electricaldesign

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LiveDoc is a real-time documentation-authoring tool included in OrCAD X Presto designed to accelerate the creation and updating of fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, artwork, and more. Learn how to leverage LiveDoc in your PCB design process with this new course: https://ow.ly/zagQ50SevPB #livedoc #orcadx #orcadxpresto #pcbdesign

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Learn how to draw a board outline in OrCAD X Presto to create a custom PCB. https://ow.ly/nHo550Ta6ay #PCBdesign #HowTo #PCB

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💡 PCB design is full of rules of thumb—some built on DFM formulas, others passed down as industry “tribal knowledge.” In a fun chat, Andy Shaughnessy talks with experts Kris Moyer and Kelly Dack about when to trust these shortcuts, when to do the math, and how to find the right balance ⚖️. It’s all about smart, practical design: https://lnkd.in/g_BJQDbX

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Engineers and product designers know that conducting rigorous testing in the #prototyping phase can help keep project costs low. This is especially important in the #PCB industry where #DFM principles are largely considered. #manufacturing #engineering #reliabilitytesting https://lnkd.in/gD_u9JfS

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Here, we dive into the world of SMD capacitor size charts and explore surface mount components, tantalum capacitors, and MLCCs. https://bit.ly/448V0it #capacitor #pcb #orcadx

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Stacked vias stand out as one of the most intricate features in PCB design, often reserved for the most complex and space-constrained circuits. https://hubs.li/Q02r3S0g0

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Get the best, get Altium Designer. Now’s your chance to get the industry standard at an unbeatable price! For a limited time, save up to 20% on Altium Designer. Get this deal before it's too late: https://bit.ly/4hFdHQT Check out this video to see some of the exciting capabilities that Altium Designer 25 has to offer. #altium #pcbdesign #altiumdesigner #electronicdesign #industrystandard

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Get the best, get Altium Designer. Now’s your chance to get the industry standard at an unbeatable price! For a limited time, save up to 20% on Altium Designer. Get this deal before it's too late: https://bit.ly/4hFdHQT Check out this video to see some of the exciting capabilities that Altium Designer 25 has to offer. #altium #pcbdesign #altiumdesigner #electronicdesign #industrystandard

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