How to Optimize the Electronic New Part Introduction Process for PCB Design
Improve New Part Introduction efficiency with OrCAD X CIP by automating approvals, validating components, and reducing risk.
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How to Use Verified Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models for New Components in OrCAD X CIP
Learn how to use OrCAD X CIP and Ultra Librarian to quickly add verified symbols, footprints, and 3D models for new database components while improving library accuracy, reuse, and design productivity
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EMI Reduction Techniques for Switching Power Supply PCB Layouts
Switching power supplies are often the noisiest circuits on a PCB. Learn four layout choices that help reduce EMI: hot loop area, ground returns, input filter placement, and switch node containment
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PCB Fanout For 0.4MM PITCH BGA Packages
Understand PCB miniaturization challenges in HDI design, including via selection, stack-up decisions, and fanout analysis for high-density wireless ICs.
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PCB Fanout For 0.5MM PITCH BGA Packages
Explore HDI PCB technology for 0.5 mm BGA packages, including stack-up design, blind and buried vias, and practical fan-out strategies.
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3D PCB Design and Analysis: ECAD/MCAD and Where They Converge
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PCB Fanout For High Pin-Count BGA Packages
Explore PCB fanout techniques for high-pin count BGA packages, including routing density challenges, placement, and design tradeoffs.
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RF Design: The Wave of the Future
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Alternating Current to Direct Current Converter Operation
Convert AC to DC power with a clear overview of rectifier operation, key components, and how converters deliver stable voltage for electronic devices.
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Why PCB Data Management Is an Engineering Problem
PCB data management isn’t just process—it’s an engineering challenge. Learn how poor data integrity drives costly respins, delays, and design errors
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PCB Layer Stackup Design Strategies for EMI and Signal Integrity
Your stackup shapes EMI before routing begins. Learn how layer order, plane pairing, and dielectric choices affect return paths, impedance, and field containment.
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PDN: Gives Your Board Life
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How Do Return Path Discontinuities Create EMI in High-Speed PCBs?
A signal trace is only half the circuit. Learn how return current, plane splits, voids, and layer changes create EMI—and how to spot issues in layout.
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Achieving PCI-e Compliance: Getting it Right the First Time
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Why EMI Compliance Fails Despite Rule-Driven PCB Design
Learn why EMI compliance can fail even after a clean PCB DRC. Explore return path issues, common-mode conversion, plane resonance, and layout analysis methods to catch EMC risks early.
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How to Use “Where Used” Functionality in OrCAD X CIP for Obsolescence and BOM Risk Analysis
Learn how to use Where Used functionality in OrCAD X CIP to identify affected designs, analyze obsolete components, reduce BOM risk, and streamline component replacement across PCB projects.
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Lost in Transmission: Solving Common Issues in High-Speed Design
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PCB CAD Library Management: The Foundation for Design, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Success
Improve PCB design accuracy, BOM reliability, and sourcing with centralized CAD library management—streamline workflows and ensure manufacturing readiness.
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5 Signs Your Team Needs a Managed PCB CAD Library
Discover five signs your organization has outgrown its PCB CAD library process and learn how centralized library management improves design accuracy, reuse, governance, and supply chain visibility.
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FLEXing Like a PCB Expert
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CIP for System Capture: Centralized Component Management, NPI, and Supply Chain Intelligence
Use CIP within Allegro X System Capture to centralize component data, streamline new part introduction, assign alternates, track part usage, and leverage real-time supply chain intelligence.
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EDABuilder Symbol Builder: Automated Schematic Symbol Creation for PCB Design
Automate schematic symbol creation with EDABuilder. Extract datasheet data, map pins, generate symbols, and validate library content faster while reducing PCB design errors.
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EDABuilder: Automated PCB Symbol, Footprint, and 3D Model Creation
Reduce PCB library development time with EDABuilder. Automate symbol creation, PCB footprints, 3D models, datasheet extraction, and model validation to improve accuracy and productivity.
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Common Sources of BOM Rejection and How to Prevent Them
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How to Identify Where Obsolete Components Are Used with OrCAD X CIP
Quickly identify where obsolete components are used across PCB designs with OrCAD X CIP. Perform where-used analysis, reduce redesign risk, and improve component lifecycle management.
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10 Common DFM Issues and How to Fix Them
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Real-Time BOM Intelligence for PCB Design with OrCAD X CIP Compliance Module
Integrate real-time BOM intelligence into PCB design with OrCAD X CIP. Analyze component lifecycle, compliance, availability, and sourcing risk to reduce redesigns and improve manufacturability.
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Your Route to Design Success
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Parametric Component Searching with OrCAD X Capture CIS
Accelerate PCB component selection with parametric search in OrCAD X Capture CIS, using centralized data and filters to quickly find validated components.
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