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How to Verify and Validate Designs Using Fusion 360

This article discusses why verification and validation matter in design, how they differ, and how applications help teams incorporate and enrich their workflows.

October 08, 2020 by Sam Sattel, Autodesk

The Evolution of SPICE Continues With PSPICE for TI

The new PSPICE for TI enables engineers to simulate complex analog circuits with unlimited analysis of TI power and signal-chain products.

September 17, 2020 by Jake Hertz

What Is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)?

This FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question) gives you essential information about the most important and widespread technique for converting a theoretical circuit into a functional physical device.

April 10, 2020 by Robert Keim

7 Collaborative PCB Software Programs for Designers Working Remotely

Social distancing doesn't mean your productivity must come to a halt.

April 01, 2020 by Kayla Matthews

Why CAD Models are Failing Professional Electrical Engineers

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs to change in order for electrical engineers to keep up with product design deadlines.

March 10, 2020 by Geof Lipman, Octopart

“Modern Designs Require Modern Tools”: PCB Design Platform Uses AR for Design and Debug

inspectAR offers engineers a revolutionary new method of interacting with PCBs using the power of augmented reality.

January 29, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Zuken Announces New High-speed Configuration for Its Online PCB Design Platform

Zuken’s eCADSTAR now includes design constraint management for length-, delay-, and skew-based routing.

December 28, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Obtaining Convergence for High-Q XTAL Oscillators

Learn a method of attaining convergence when simulating very high Q crystal oscillators using Cadence’s Virtuoso Periodic Steady State (PSS) analysis.

October 30, 2019 by Kevin Aylward

The Importance of Advanced ERC in Circuit Design

This article introduces and explores advanced ERC, highlighting its differences from traditional ERC and discussing how it can help create better circuit designs.

September 17, 2019 by Derong Yan, Mentor

Special Topics in Schematic Capture

Learn about heterogeneous and homogenous buses, special IC packages, and more!

August 23, 2019 by Stephen Colley

Error Checking Schematics

This article presents tools and practices in reducing errors in your schematics.

August 22, 2019 by Stephen Colley

IC Design Resources Roundup: Mentor, Cadence, and Synopsys

The design of a modern IC is a truly monumental undertaking, and IC design tools make the job possible.

August 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

New App Tool for Augmented Reality PCB Design Enters Beta

Ever wish you could see your design file layers overtop your spun board? Augmented reality may make that possible in real time.

July 22, 2019 by Mark Hughes

LTSpice Simulation Using WAV Files

Learn how to interface with LTSpice using WAV files.

June 04, 2019 by Stephen Colley

How to Turn a Schematic into a PCB Layout: PCB Design for a Custom Inclinometer

So you have a schematic. How do you lay out your custom board? In this article, we'll go over the challenges and solutions I came across in designing a custom PCB for an inclinometer subsystem.

January 11, 2019 by Mark Hughes

Guide to PCB Design: From PCB Schematic to Board Layout

In this article, you will learn the basics of how to plan a schematic for a custom PCB and lay out your PCB prototype design.

August 28, 2018 by Robert Keim

Use the Xilinx System Generator to Implement a Simple DDS

In this article, we’ll discuss implementing a simple direct digital synthesizer (DDS) using the Xilinx System Generator.

July 02, 2018 by Steve Arar

Exploring the Future of Design in Autonomous Vehicles: An Interview with Mark Forbes of Altium

All About Circuits recently met with Mark Forbes, Director of Product and Persona Marketing at Altium, to discuss the details behind autonomous vehicles including the challenges of unifying safety standards and why embedded software is so important to this booming field.

December 13, 2017 by Karissa Manske

Tamper Detection with Differential Inductive Sensing Coils

This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive target. The purpose is to create a door that cannot be opened without triggering an alarm.

November 06, 2017 by Mark Hughes

Extend EAGLE CAD Tool with ULPs: Writing Your First User Language Program

In this tutorial, you will learn how to write your first ULP in EAGLE CAD to add a new capability to your CAD tool.

June 22, 2017 by Yahya Tawil