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Now Available: Episode 2, Season 2 of Designing for Reality— The Design Process
February 22, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Just released! I-Connect007 has announced the latest episode of its podcast series, On the Line with..., which focuses on designing for reality in the electronics industry. In this episode, host Nolan Johnson talks with ASC Sunstone VP/Manager Matt Stevenson about CAD tool features and data formats that help designers make better decisions and transfer better designs to manufacturing. Stevenson also describes what happens when a design file is sent to a PCB fabricator, and how designers can ensure that all necessary information is included.
This season of the podcast is all about the specifics that can affect your circuit board during the manufacturing process and includes tips and tricks for optimizing design, fabrication, yields, and cost. The series is suitable for all skill levels and aims to provide valuable insights into the industry.
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