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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

June 20, 2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007

It’s been a busy week in this industry, and we have news and articles from the PCB design, fabrication and assembly communities. Some of this news is out of this world. We may be losing the high ground—the really high ground. Columnist Jesse Vaughan explains how the U.S. seems to be falling behind in space, and how this could affect our ability to defend ourselves in the future. We have an update on the U.S.-China tariff talks, which seem to be moving forward, though sometimes at a snail’s pace.

Cadence AI Autorouter May Transform the Landscape

June 19, 2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 Magazine

Patrick Davis, product management director with Cadence Design Systems, discusses advancements in autorouting technology, including AI. He emphasizes a holistic approach that enhances placement and power distribution before routing. He points out that younger engineers seem more likely to embrace autorouting, while the veteran designers are still wary of giving up too much control. Will AI help autorouters finally gain industry-wide acceptance?




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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...

Beyond Design: Radiation and Interference Coupling

May 21, 2025 | Barry Olney, Beyond Design

Radiation and interference coupling pose significant challenges to the performance and reliability of high-speed digital designs. Whether it's the unintended emission of electromagnetic waves or the interaction of signals between...

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