Latest PCBs Industry White Papers

Experts Weigh in on Artificial Intelligence Reshaping the Semiconductor Industry

Learn from this panel of experts addressing artificial intelligence's impact on the on the semiconductor industry, specifically, chip design verification.

Automated ESD Protection Verification for 2.5D and 3D ICs

Take a look at verification challenges and walk through a proven automated ESD verification methodology for 2.5D and 3D ICs.

Automated Post-Processing of DRC Errors Improves Debugging Productivity

Learn how to quickly and accurately analyze and fix (or waive) a wide range of complex error conditions with automated post-processing DRC debugging flows.

Improving T/R Module Test Accuracy and Throughput

Phased arrays have been used in radar applications for many decades. Recent trends are driving their adoption into other applications such as electronic warfare (EW), satellite systems and even 5G communications.

Online DFM Analysis For Better Products and Faster Cloud-Based Tools For Collaboration Between PCB Designers and Manufacturers

This white paper describes Siemens' new cloud-based solution and provides use-case examples. Readers will also get a detailed description and testimonial from an early adopter.

Battery Stack Monitor Maximizes Performance of Li-Ion Batteries in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

This white paper explores the ways a battery stack monitor can maximize performance of Li-Ion batteries in hybrid and electric vehicles.

How to Ensure Quality Data That Enables Autonomous Driving

Explore how data analyses are being accelerated for autonomous vehicles.

Power Integrity - Pocket eGuide

Clean and stable power rail voltages are the basis for proper performance of any electronic design. The continuing demand for higher performance, higher level of integration and lower power consumption drives supply voltages down, making voltage tolerances tighter and power rail qualification a challenging task.

Leveraging 3D Layout to Optimize PCB System Designs

Some engineers believe that the 2D design is no longer sufficient for today’s complicated PCB layouts. Flex and rigid-flex designs, and an increasing need for collaboration with MCAD, require advanced 3D layout design capabilities to address today’s challenges fully.

Effective Return Loss: A New Metric for SerDes Channel or Package Characterization

A new metric for SerDes channel and package characterization is emerging. Effective Return Loss (ERL) is replacing the traditional frequency-domain Return Loss (RL) metric as a more effective means of characterizing SerDes channels.

The DDRx Memory Interface is the Most Complicated Modern Bus

DDRx memory interfaces are key enablers for the technology that shapes modern life. Servers, computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, and GPS systems are just some of the products that demand high-speed, high-bandwidth, double-data-rate memory. Each generation of DDRx DRAM brings new advantages that allow for faster, higher-capacity, and lower-power-consumption products.

Portability is Key to Competitiveness For PCB Manufacturers

The ability to efficiently move the manufacturing of a product from one physical location to another is critical for any PCB assembly company.

Steps For Ensuring PCB Assembly Success With Valor NPI

Today, more than ever, as customer demand patterns become more volatile, performance and productivity are under threat. Across the industry, there is rapidly increasing pressure on engineering and materials infrastructures.

Smart Manufacturing for Electronics

This white paper describes a transformative approach to electronics manufacturing: a completely digitized strategy that supports both printed circuit board (PCB) and mechanical design/manufacturing, uniting the entire product lifecycle – from idea and production to customers and back.

What to Consider Before Selecting a PCB Design Tool

The electronic design automation (EDA) industry is a highly competitive one. However, while keeping production costs low remains a priority, it is the differentiating qualities and capabilities of printed circuit board (PCB) design solutions more than initial cost differences, that help companies save more time and money in the long run. PCB design tools fraught with errors can rack up significant costs and downtime when building out electronic products.

μModule Data Acquisition Solution Eases Engineering Challenges for a Diverse Set of Precision Applications

The electronic industry’s dynamics are rapidly evolving, and there is less time to build and prototype analog circuits to verify their functionality as the control of research and development (R&D) budgets and time to market (TTM) have become more challenging.

Concepts of Signal Integrity - Crosstalk

Crosstalk is one of the most common signal integrity issues engineers have to deal with. Crosstalk creeps up in electronic designs due to electromagnetic coupling between fringe electric and magnetic fields or transmission lines.

Understanding Thermal Gap Filler Pads, PCB Deflection, and Stress