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Synopsys, Ansys Provide Update Regarding Expected Timing of Acquisition Close
Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys released the following statement related to the status of the regulatory approvals for Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of...
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...
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I-Connect007’s Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
July 4, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007
For our industry, we have seen several bullish market announcements over the past few weeks, including one this week by IDC on the massive growth in the global server market. We’re also closely watching global trade and nearshoring. One good example of successful nearshoring is Rehm Thermal Systems, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in Mexico and the official opening of its new building in Guadalajara.
Why I Finally Embraced Autorouting
July 3, 2025 | Stephen V. Chavez, Siemens EDA
Here is a common misconception held by those who don’t fully understand the PCB layout process or how to wield today’s high-level EDA tools: "All I need to do is push the autorouter button, let the computer route all the signal traces, and get the layout 100% routed. It’s a no-brainer. Anyone can do it. It should take less than a few hours.”
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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...
Global PCB Connections: Embedded Components—The Future of High-performance PCB Design
June 19, 2025 | Jerome Larez, Global PCB Connections
A promising advancement in this space is the integration of embedded components directly within the PCB substrate. Embedded components—such as resistors, capacitors, and even semiconductors—can be placed within the internal layers...
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...
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