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TRACE MODELING
How AC Currents Affect PCB Trace Temperatures
Methods for estimating how AC currents behave on PCB traces, and verification with empirical testing.
by Douglas G. Brooks, Ph.D., and Dr. Johannes Adam

RIGID-FLEX DESIGN
Ensuring Reliable Products with New Rigid-Flex Design Rules
Using both the rigid and the flexible areas of a PCB for component placement, while possible, introduces new design constraints that require more advanced PCB design strategies. Rules and guidelines for routing and placement.
by Jim Frey

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  Breaking the (m)old.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  Trying harder.
  Peter Bigelow
  

• FOCUS ON BUSINESS
  Dealing with protectionism.
  Joseph Fama

TECH TALK

• DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
  Panel tabs.
  Duane Benson
• TECH TIPS
  Particle size vs. nanocoatings.
  Timothy O’Neil