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Popular Book on Complex Circuit Board Design Now Available in Audio Format
June 19, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
I-Connect007 is excited to announce the release of its first audiobook. The popular Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… Executing Complex PCBs, downloaded over 3,300 times, is now available in audio format. Level up your learning in the car, on the bike trails, or at your desk.
Written by Scott Miller of Freedom CAD Services, this book provides guidelines for designing the most complex, high-speed circuit boards.
According to John R. Watson, CID and professor at Palomar College, "At a time when the electronics industry is making significant advancements, this book is an essential resource for anyone working with PCB design and its ever-changing steps."
Readers will learn how to design complex boards correctly the first time, on time. This book is a must-listen for anyone designing high-speed, sophisticated PCBs.
Download your free audio book today and view other titles in our full library here.
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