Resource Library
Posted on Jul 3, 2019
There are many different ways to route a board, based on the constraints available in your PCB software. While we know routing is subjective, this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday will review three main concepts which should be implemented to route for best electrical performance.
Posted on Jun 19, 2019
This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday will review what coupling is and what you can do to combat crosstalk caused by undesirable coupling.
Posted on Jun 10, 2019
You learned about impedance in school, but how does it relate to PCB design? This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday will discuss impedance and how to implement controlled impedance in your designs.
Posted on Jun 10, 2019
This episode of Whiteboard Wednesday will discuss Via Selection. This video will cover:
- What is a via
- The types of vias, what they are typically used for, and cost considerations
- Why it's important to define via requirements at the beginning of your design.
Posted on Jun 5, 2019
In this webinar, you'll learn:
Why your stackup is critical to overall design success
Key elements that comprise PCB board stack-ups (power planes, balance, flex / rigid-flex, etc)
Material selection tips and guidelines
Considerations for determining the optimal layer count
Determining impedance targets and how your stack-up affects your ability to meet your impedance goals
How to leverage your stackup to ensure design accuracy and good signal quality with your CAD system
An overview of embedding components and the costs/benefits
Posted on Apr 11, 2019
Part two of an overview of the printed circuit board manufacturing process and information designers need to keep in mind before sending their PCB to manufacturing.
Posted on Apr 11, 2019
Part one of an overview of the printed circuit board manufacturing process and information designers need to keep in mind before sending their PCB to manufacturing.
Posted on Apr 2, 2019
You've completed your schematic design and are ready to begin the PCB layout process, but where to begin? This episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays will discuss the PCB Stackup and what factors need to be considered.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
An overview of interactive Routing in OrCAD.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
An overview of the Allegro auto-interactive breakout technology.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
An overview of the Allegro Place Replicate feature.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
An overview of the Allegro PCB Designer and Allegro PCB Designer Plus High Speed Options available.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
An overview of the Cadence Auto-interactive convert corner feature.
Posted on Nov 20, 2018
20-minute demo of the Cadence Allegro + PCB High Speed Option.
Posted on Nov 6, 2018
See Allegro Symphony in action with three users.
Posted on Nov 6, 2018
An overview of multi-board Match Lengths in Allegro.
Posted on Nov 2, 2018
Easily create and assign constraints for manufacturing based on IPC standards and common PCB rules.
Posted on Nov 2, 2018
Remove unused sections of plated through holes in high-speed designs to improve signal integrity on your designs.
Posted on Nov 2, 2018
Measure from true signal origin to end point through vias and through packages, not just the etch, so you can get timing right and ensure signal performance.
Posted on Nov 2, 2018
Visual indicators of length constraints help you meet delay propagation and total etch length goals when placing components.