Closing The Deal on Concurrent Development of a Printed Circuit Board Layout

John Burkhert provides some tips on how concurrent development during the PCB design process streamlines workflows and provides optimal design success.

How to Create a PCB Library and Footprint Library in ORCAD X

Learn how to create a PCB library from a project and a footprint library from a PCB in OrCAD X, improving consistency and simplifying collaboration.

Generative AI For PCB Design with Allegro X AI

Discover how generative AI for PCB design, powered by Allegro X AI, transforms workflows through automated tasks.

Why OrCAD X is the Best PCB Design Software for Students

Explore how OrCAD X helps students build industry-ready skills with a free academic trial, professional features, and community support.

PCB Design Specifications for Beginner Engineers

Learn key PCB design specifications like line width, annular rings, via design, and thermal management to meet manufacturing and performance requirements.

Addressing the Challenges of PCB Design for Manufacturing

PCB documentation holds the blueprints to get your design manufactured right, so it’s important to provide accurate information the first time around and minimize errors or production delays...

How to Create a PCB Footprint in OrCAD X | Cadence

Learn how to create pcb footprint in OrCAD X, assign symbols, download models, edit footprints, and add multiple efficiently.

My Four Biggest Mistakes as a PCB Designer

John Burkhert shares his design experience and talks about the four biggest mistakes he's made during his career as a PCB designer, so that you can try and avoid them in your career as well.

Advanced PCB Design Techniques: OrCAD X Routing and Placement | Cadence

PCB Design for Mechanical Engineers with OrCAD X Tools | Cadence

Explore how PCB design for mechanical engineers is enabled through integrated ECAD-MCAD tools, improving product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

Efficient PCB Design Validation With OrCAD X | Cadence

Solder Paste and Stencil Considerations For Double-Sided Printed Circuit Boards

The solder paste stencil is an effective tool for creating repeatable results on the assembly line

How To Use A PCB Stackup Design Tool

Creating a layer stackup in PCB stackup design tool takes an understanding of the needs of the design and knowing how to best use the tools at your disposal.

To Design For PCB Metalization

How Plated Copper Became a Stand-in For Hook-up Wire

To Design For PCB Thickness

Explaining the Use of Standard Thicknesses on Printed Circuit Boards

CadenceLIVE 2024 Recap

Read this blog to get a full recap of the events from Cadence LIVE 2024.

To Design For Rigid/Flex Printed Circuit Boards

Learn all about designing for rigid/flex printed circuit boards and maintaining controlled impedance in rigid-flex PCBs

To Design For High Speed Data Rates

Here are some PCB design tips for designing high speed layouts.

DesignCon 2024

John Burkhert summarizes his experience at DesignCon 2024 and touches upon key topics that are shaping design innovation.