Routing Digital Boards to Avoid Problems

There are many ways to route a PCB, some much more effective for signals than others. The first design rule is that the board must work properly, so it is important to have a plan that addresses... [more]

From Smart Factory Automation to Digital Twin Standard: Ushering a New Era for Design and Manufacturing

The new IPC Digital Twin standard (IPC-2551) defines an interoperable framework in which thousands of applications from multiple sources work seamlessly together, providing the opportunity for... [more]

Reverse Engineering PCBs: How to Recreate a Lost Design

Maintaining a product is very difficult when: The source files aren’t available Only Gerber files and maintenance documents are available Making a revision to a company-owned product with no... [more]

Hair-Raising Footprint Horror Stories – and How to Avoid Them

When creating libraries, standards are crucial for maintaining consistency, accuracy, and reliability. Yet, even with rigid standards in place, mistakes inevitably creep into such a detail-oriented... [more]