In a recent Design007 survey, we asked the following question: What advice would you give an OEM system designer? Here are just a few of the replies, slightly edited for clarity.
Karl Bates, ConnectPCB: Simulate power, simulate signal integrity, and prepare your stack-up carefully.
Marc Damman, ADCO Circuits: Keep it as simple as possible.
James Armstrong, Ciena: I am the OEM. We collaborate with our PCB suppliers and use standard PCB templates from previous feedback, so there are no surprises.