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FEATURES

EMC ANALYSIS
Adding Automated EMC Analysis to PCB Layout
There is a perception that EMC analysis during layout can be a time-consuming task that is challenging to set up and properly configure, with difficult-to-interpret results. But conducting EMC analysis at appropriate points prior to fabrication can mitigate the need for redesigns.
by Craig Armenti

PLATING
Black Pad Revisited
Black pad is often the root cause of solderability issues. How do you differentiate it from other soldering defects?  And why should you care?
by Martine Simard-Normandin and Christina Banks

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  Big problems.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  What the P in IP really stands for.
  Peter Bigelow
  

TECH TALK

• DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
  When routing strategies increase crosstalk.
  Nikola Kontic
• THE FLEXPERTS
  Control mechanisms.
  Nick Koop