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My dog is so old that he sleeps 20 hours a day and naps the other four. Therefore it was with great surprise the other day when he attacked another dog while we were out on a walk. This other smaller dog had simply come over to say “hi,” and my dog suddenly lunged at him. Fortunately, his bark really is bigger than his bite and the other dog wasn’t hurt in the least. I’ve got to admit though that I admire his confidence because at his age a...

One of the dictionary definitions of the word “template” is; anything that determines or serves as a pattern or a model. Without realizing it, I bet that we all rely on a lot of templates in our lives. I have certain document templates that I use for work, and my wife has hundreds of patterns that she uses when sewing. I even have a designated pattern set for my Christmas decorations so that I can quickly put them up and then easily take them...

  Every PCB layout and schematic is built on a single foundation: PCB libraries. A library contains all of the basic hard data a designer needs to create the circuitry and PCB layout for a new product. A well-maintained library is key to getting through a design process successfully while preventing many simple errors in fabrication and assembly. Everyone from individual designers to large companies can and should maintain PCB design...

It seems like you can’t purchase any electronic device anymore without it coming with a remote control. TVs, radios, and computers all have them, and you can even find them on fireplaces and air conditioners. This is not a complaint, I love having the ability to control things remotely. I have enough years behind me that I remember having to get up and walk over to the TV to change the channel. In my opinion the more remote control the better...

Charles Pfeil and Judy Warner take a look back on the days of manual design, before exploring today’s very different eCAD competitive landscape and the tools that take designers to the next level. Join the conversation on PCB design, autorouters and the future of software design tools.Leave comments and questions below for feedback we can use to improve the podcast and please remember to subscribe. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode...