Beyond Design: The Metamorphosis of the PCB Router
Siemens Turbocharges Semiconductor and PCB Design Portfolio with Generative and Agentic AI
At the 2025 Design Automation Conference, Siemens Digital Industries Software today unveiled its AI-enhanced toolset for the EDA design...
Reflections and Priorities: An Update to I-Connect007 Readers
The electronics and manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly—with new technologies, deeper global connections, and a growing drive toward...
ACCM Joins Polar’s Speedstack Material Partner Program
Advance Chip & Circuit Materials has recently joined the Polar Speedstack Material Partner Program to ease the inclusion of ACCM's innovative...
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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
June 27, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
While news outside our industry keeps our attention occupied, the big news inside the industry is the rechristening of IPC as the Global Electronics Association. My must-reads begins with Marcy LaRont’s exclusive and informative interview with Dr. John Mitchell, president and CEO of the Global Electronics Association. For designers, have we finally reached the point in time where autorouters will fulfill their potential?
Fresh PCB Concepts: Assembly Challenges with Micro Components and Standard Solder Mask Practices
June 26, 2025 | Team NCAB, Fresh PCB Concepts
Micro components have redefined what is possible in PCB design. With package sizes like 01005 and 0201 becoming more common in high-density layouts, designers are now expected to pack more performance into smaller spaces than ever before. While these advancements support miniaturization and functionality, they introduce new assembly challenges, particularly with traditional solder mask and legend application processes.
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Elementary, Mr. Watson: PCB Routing: The Art—and Science—of Connection
June 11, 2025 | John Watson, Elementary, Mr. Watson
Many people who design circuit boards love the routing part of the design. This is partially because we want to stop looking at the annoying rat's nest of connections, which seem to have no rhyme or reason at first glance. We want to...
Target Condition: From Dream House to Drill Files
June 5, 2025 | Kelly Dack, Target Condition
If you caught the movie “Barbie,” you may have laughed at its over-the-top utopia where every day begins with perfect weather, perfect smiles, and a perfectly pink commute. But beyond the plastic glam, the film subtly critiques...
Connect the Dots: Proactive Controlled Impedance
May 29, 2025 | Matt Stevenson, Connect the Dots
From data centers to smartphones, designers know that the ohms have it. Getting impedance right ensures all-important signal integrity and delivers high-performing boards. Our designers understand the importance of controlled...
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