October 2012

 

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FEATURES

PCB Design
7 Manual Routing Tips
Manual routing allows the engineer to apply all their experience to the design. An autorouter is an algorithm, and as such is limited in performing analysis or making decisions. But routing by hand, while time-consuming, can offer several advantages.
by Alex Mykhaylenko and Vlad Khomenko

Training
DfE Instruction Goes Online
Some 80% of the environmental impact of a product occurs during design. A new Web-based training program teaches cost-savings using best-of-breed design and purchasing practicesp.
by Mike Buetow

 

FIRST PERSON

  • Caveat Lector
    Brokering a new model.
    Mike Buetow


MONEY MATTERS

  • ROI
    The design-manufacturing gap.
    Peter Bigelow

 

TECH TALK

  • Designer’s Notebook
    Routing two-lead parts.
    Duane Benson

  • In Flex
    FPC evolution.
    Dale Wesselmann

  • Tech Tips
    TSOP bridging.
    Robert Dervaes

  • Technical Abstracts
    In case you missed it.

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