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PCB DESIGN
Methodology for Calculating Electrical Parameters of PCB Transmission Lines for High-Performance Computing Devices
Intensive research on problems related to multilayer PCB transmission line simulation hasn’t solved everything yet. Analysis and synthesis of lines in the subnanosecond time range, including special switched meander delay line structures, remain hurdles. There are, however, new hardware and software tools for debugging microprocessor systems and programs.
by S.A. Sorokin, Ph.D., S.M. Chudinov, Ph.D., and A.P. Sorokin

3D PRINTING
Improving PCB Design Methods to Complement 3D Printer Technology
3D printers are revolutionizing prototyping and disrupting age-old design methods. A new generation of EDA solutions supports 3D printing by providing unique design rules to support the specific conductive materials used and optimizing the data.
by Humair Mandavia

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  Jim Raby, RIP.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  Supply chain separation.
  Peter Bigelow
  

TECH TALK

• DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
  All pinned up.
  Duane Benson