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John McMillan discusses PCB design and EDA technology and trends.

Episodes

20 of 31 episodes

SI Analysis – 'After the Webinar' - Podcast

The lack of SI validation is one of the key reasons that PCB designs fail in the field. Many PCB tools lack the SI functionality necessary t...

11:57Jul 15, 2020

Student Edition/Contest Podcast

Hear what Technical Marketing Engineer Shivani Joshi thinks about the PADS Professional Student Edition, as well as the PADS Professional De...

13:09Jul 1, 2020

HDI/Routing/Constraint Areas 'After the Webinar' Podcast

As a PCB designer, we're always looking for a better, faster and reliable way to get our job done. If the tool we're using does not have the...

18:06May 21, 2020

RF 'After the Webinar' Podcast

The foundation for ultra-fast download speeds, reliable low latency connections, and connectivity to billions of IoT devices coming online o...

17:33Mar 27, 2020

Year 2019 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2020 Podcast

From Artificial intelligence – to Augmented Reality – the Internet of Things - 5G – DDR5 – and beyond – the future of electronics in everyth...

12:56Dec 18, 2019

DFM 'After the Webinar' Podcast

DFM issues are all too common, from PCB layout to manufacture and testing. In fact, a single fabrication holdup can cost you untold amounts...

11:53Oct 28, 2019

DDR 'After the Webinar' Podcast

DDR is everywhere. From wearable devices to automobiles, DDR memory is quickly becoming the standard for SoC applications. Efficient DDR des...

13:08Sep 26, 2019

RF 'After the Webinar' Podcast

The foundation for ultra-fast download speeds, reliable low latency connections, and connectivity to billions of IoT devices coming online o...

31:51Aug 23, 2019

Signal Integrity Analysis 'After the Webinar' Podcast

Did you know that lack SI validation is one of the key reasons why designs fail in the field? That's why 75% of Best-in Class companies impl...

14:45Jul 25, 2019

Advanced PCB Layout 'After the Webinar' Podcast

From cellphones and wearables and in every industry for today's competitive electronics products, bringing products to market fast and first...

23:29Jun 20, 2019

Analog Mixed-signal 'After the Webinar' Podcast

Did you know that Behavioral verification, scenario exploration, and component optimization are critical to ensuring design intent, performa...

12:14May 29, 2019

Rigid-Flex 'After the Webinar' Podcast

Did you know that the global demand for flexible electronics is expected to reach $24.78 billion by 2026? From cellphones to wearables and t...

18:29Apr 23, 2019

Electrical DRC 'After the Webinar' Podcast

Did you know, that on average, PCB designs undergo as many as 3 respins at an average cost of nearly $28,000 per respin due to undetected el...

13:25Apr 3, 2019

Routing Automation ' After the Webinar ' Podcast

Did you know that intelligent automated placement and routing can accelerate your design cycle times by 25-50% or more? You can eliminate is...

28:12Feb 27, 2019

MCAD Collaboration and Co-Design 'After the Webinar' Podcast

To learn more about MCAD Collaboration and Co-Design described in this episode check out the on-demand webinar and other resources listed be...

17:42Jan 29, 2019

Game Changers in Electronics Product Design

Full show notes: Today, designing printed circuit boards in 3D is not the exception – it's the norm. The same can now be said for many diffe...

14:26Jan 2, 2019

Is Pre-Layout Schematic Verification Possible?

Full show notes: Is design verification at the schematic level, before you take any steps into the PCB layout phase in the PCB design flow,...

14:34Jun 21, 2018

Evolving and Emerging Technologies

In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), 'smart' technologies have gone far beyond phones, enhancing products in all aspects of our lives...

19:32Apr 14, 2018

Can Electrical Sign-off be Automated?

Electrical sign-off has become, more than ever, a critical part of the PCB design process. Manually doing this, as has traditionally been do...

13:32Mar 15, 2018

7 Habits of Highly Efficient PCB Designers

Designing a PCB is similar to a complex puzzle, except there's no picture on the box to follow. Every step taken must be done purposefully,...

14:37Mar 1, 2018