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Designer’s Notebook: What Designers Need to Know About Manufacturing, Part 2

April 24, 2024 | Vern Solberg, Designer's Notebook

The printed circuit board (PCB) is the primary base element for providing the interconnect platform for mounting and electrically joining electronic components. When assessing PCB design complexity, first consider the component area and board area ratio. If the surface area for the component interface is restricted, it may justify adopting multilayer or multilayer sequential buildup (SBU) PCB fabrication to enable a more efficient sub-surface circuit interconnect.

Elevating PCB Design Engineering With IPC Programs

April 24, 2024 | Cory Blaylock, IPC

In a monumental stride for the electronics manufacturing industry, IPC has successfully championed the recognition of the PCB Design Engineer as an official occupation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This pivotal achievement not only underscores the critical role of PCB design engineers within the technology landscape, but also marks the beginning of a transformative journey toward nurturing a robust, skilled workforce ready to propel our industry into the future.




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The Shaughnessy Report: Design Takes Center Stage at IPC APEX EXPO

April 9, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, The Shaughnessy Report

When leveling up your design skill set, opportunities abound at this year's IPC APEX EXPO conference and exhibition being held in Anaheim, California. There’s more design curriculum at the conference this year than ever before. I...

Elementary, Mr. Watson: Ensuring Design Integrity

March 28, 2024 | John Watson, Elementary, Mr. Watson

Back in February, many of us watched the "Big Game." It reminded me of the saying, “It's not how you start that is important, but rather how you finish." It is perfectly okay when you are talking about sports, you get off to a bad...

Beyond Design: The Art of Presenting PCB Design Courses

March 21, 2024 | Barry Olney, Beyond Design

In the early days of my career, I was a typical backroom geek more comfortable with technology than engaging in conversation. My obsession lay in my work, fueled by the exhilaration of mastering new technologies. The notion of...

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