PCB Design Tip - How to achieve proper placement of passive devices used for Enet signal termination

It’s no secret that placing passive devices in the proper location, whether it is nearer to the source/driver or the receiver/load pins, makes the difference between poor signal integrity and optimal signal integrity. Often this can be impacted by a breakdown in communications between circuit designers and PCB designers. Typically, the circuit designer has the [...]

E3.WireWorks North American Standards

Delvin Masilamani from Javelin Technologies, an authorized E3.WireWorks reseller based in Canada, recently posted about North American standards in E3.series and E3.WireWorks. We liked it so much that we thought we’d share it with you – enjoy. — I’ve had a few questions come up about how to use the North American Standards toolbar in [...]

Here we can see how a simple component such as an LED can collide with an enclosure

Who performs PCB design collision checking in your company? Is it the PCB designer, or do you simply pass it over to the mechanical engineers? Either way, you’ll find something to help you with our top three tips and tricks on collision checking. 1. Communicate Foster good communications with mechanical engineers whether you are doing [...]

Engineers drop print in favor of online information

Do you still read real papers and magazines? What I mean by REAL is a printed copy that you can physically leaf through, doodle on and toss in the recycling bin when you’re done. As you are reading this blog right now, you’re likely among the growing proportion of people who don’t really bother with [...]

CADSTAR 14 is Like a Box of Confections: So Many Wonderful New Options in One Package

by Jeroen Leinders February 19, 2013 Electronic
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You know how it is when another new release of software comes along and you think, ‘Is it worth installing this now, or should I wait for the next release?’ Well, you might want to consider CADSTAR 14 now, as some of the new features may just make a big difference to your next design! [...]

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Engineering Skills Shortage – Reality or Media Hype?

by Nikola Kontic February 15, 2013 Electrical
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Finding skilled engineers can be a challenge. But who’s responsible, how did this happen and is it reality or media hype? You could argue that part of the problem resides in the fact that engineers aren’t given the respect (or reflective pay) that doctors or bankers get. Without engineers, todays technological improvements would not have [...]

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