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PCB design always starts from the engineering specification and leads to manufacturing data that could be used to produce a new product at scale. Based on this data, as well as a brief inspection of the main components in the design, it's possible to reverse engineer a system back to its original design intent. For companies that build critical products containing sensitive IP, this is a major concern, especially when sending manufacturing data...

The electronics industry is currently facing a significant challenge: rising component prices. This trend is driven by a variety of factors and requires strategic management to maintain competitiveness. In the article, we will present an analysis of the challenges faced by the electronics industry due to rising component prices. There are the key drivers of this trend, including supply chain disruptions, increased demand for electronic...

While China combats other regions of the world with new import-export tariffs and uncertainty around its long-term distribution of electronics, there is potential for Malaysia to make headway in the industry.  Watching things unfold we realize that, following great effort to improve the supply of components like semiconductors and other pieces of consumer electronics, there is potential for these gains to be reversed in the form of higher...

The trade war between the US and China is triggering significant changes that could impact supply chains, from the electronic powerhouse in the Far East to the emerging Western industries. However, China’s favorable pricing structure may alleviate any concerns about increased import prices and limitations, resulting in mere inconveniences for supply chains rather than major disruptions.  Not only is the US making bold changes, though, as...

Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of electronics development, cloud-based solutions are becoming increasingly prevalent. This shift is driven by the need for greater efficiency, scalability, and accessibility in the development process. However, as we move towards these digital solutions, a critical aspect that demands our attention is Intellectual Property (IP) protection. IP protection is crucial in electronics development as it...

With the electronics industry deepening in complexity and dependence on critical components during times of shortage and regulatory change rising, it has become most important that PCB designers and manufacturers approach the development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) with adaptability and compliance in mind. Doing so requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when it comes to sourcing components.  With that in mind, traceable...

Each year that goes by, the electronics industry becomes increasingly saturated; more companies pop up, new products arrive, and behind each and every one lies the humble printed circuit board—the silent powerhouse that allows electrical currents to flow between attached components to bring devices to life. Time-to-market and product complexity are paramount in this burgeoning sector, and PCB engineers are under pressure to streamline their...

The printed circuit board design field is dynamic. It is constantly leveling up to meet the demands of smaller and more intricate yet more powerful electronics, and while traditional design software remains the cornerstone of this process, a new method to optimize design has emerged: product lifecycle management (PLM). The integration of PLM into businesses’ workflows has given PCB designers access to centralization that drives them towards...

Multi-board PCB design sounds very simple on the surface. You're designing an assembly of multiple boards and linking them together with cables, edge connections, mezzanine connectors, pogo pins, etc. Multi-board PCBs have a set of signal integrity connectors challenges that are not always found in systems that only have a single PCB. Whether you have a single board or an assembly of multiple boards, signal integrity needs to be maintained...