My OrCAD Journey: 1995-2025+
Reviewing the long tenure of OrCAD tools as they grew from schematic capture to a complete end-to-end solution for PCB Design
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PCB Design
PCB Design Hacks and Best Practices
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Flex Circuit Design Practices For Manufacturing and Assembly
FPC/FPCA Design is closely tied to the mechanical requirements. Our job is to make sure those requirements make sense.
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Interconnect Technology for Chiplets
A recent update to the UCIe specification is cause for a review of chiplet technology to date.
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PCB WEST 2025 - The Show Must Go On
PCB West 2025; a four-day learning opportunity for PCB or substrate designers. It also includes a one-day chance to talk shop with over 100 exhibitors.
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The Pros and Cons of Being a PCB Designer
An overview of the best and worst things about a career in PCB Design
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CoDesign and Outsourcing PCB Design
Learn how teamwork and outsourcing solved complex HDI PCB design challenges. Real-world case study on managing vendors and compressed timelines.
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Concerning Thermal Challenges With Printed Circuit Boards
Tips for managing heat dissipation on a printed circuit board assembly.
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Grounding and Return Paths: Power Plane No-Nos
Learn to avoid PCB grounding mistakes that harm signal integrity and EMI. Master return paths, power planes, and best practices with Cadence Allegro X for optimal design.
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PCB Design Testability: A Practical Guide for Beginners
Learn PCB design for testability (DFT) to reduce defects, simplify manufacturing, and ensure easy validation. Discover essential testing methods and techniques perfect for beginners.
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Comparing Connectors and Cables to Flex Circuits
Good connector placement completes a PCBA design as the goals align with the board and the outside world.
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Grounding and Return Paths: Essential for High-Speed Designs - Part 1
Discover how grounding strategies impact signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and power delivery in high-speed PCB design. Avoid failure with expert-backed tips.
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PCB Substrates Part 2: A Performance-Driven Approach to Reliability in 2025
Discover key performance factors that guide PCB material choices, including signal integrity, heat resistance, and durability.
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PCB Substrates Part 1: The Truth About Cost vs Performance in 2025
Discover how PCB substrate materials like FR4, Rogers, and ceramics impact signal integrity, thermal performance, and long-term reliability.
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Power Distribution Basics on Low-Layer Count Boards
Solve power distribution challenges on 2-4 layer PCBs. Learn copper pours, trace sizing, component placement & via stitching techniques.
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Differential Pairs: From Basic Concepts to Advanced PCB Routing
Differential pair routing is at the heart of high-speed PCB design. This blog summarizes practical layout strategies for USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, PCIe, and Ethernet, covering impedance control, length
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When to Use Copper Pour and Via Stitching In PCB Design
Learn how reference planes impact signal integrity, EMI, and high-speed PCB performance. Master layout strategies that reduce noise and ensure reliable designs.
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How to Manage PCB Design Variants in OrCAD X
Learn how to efficiently manage PCB design variants using OrCAD X, enabling multiple product configurations from a single schematic.
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How to Create a New PSpice Model or Library
Create accurate circuit simulations in OrCAD X by learning how to create a new PSpice model or library using datasheet parameters or curve data.
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How to Simulate PCB Design Using PSpice and OrCAD X
Learn how to simulate PCB design with PSpice and OrCAD X—analyze transients and signal integrity before your board ever hits production.
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PCB Stackup Planner
What goes into a PCB stackup planner? Discover how OrCAD X can aid in layer arrangement and material selection for all your high-speed designs.
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