ATLANTA, GA -- Design for manufacturing is the subject the next moderated discussion at PCB Chat.

Sunstone Circuits CAD/EDA manager Nolan Johnson on May 10 will host a one-hour chat on DfM. Trained as a software engineer, Johnson wrote applications software for Mentor Graphics before transitioning into technical marketing roles. He managed Mentor’s OEM verification development projects, including Dracula and CheckMate. Johnson then concentrated on operating technical training centers for semiconductor manufacturing and telecom analysis equipment at both Electro Scientific Industries and Tektronix.

At Sunstone Circuits, Johnson has assisted in the many successful initiatives of its core product line, including an integral role in the development of the PCB123 design software.

Johnson has a bachelor’s in computer science from Oregon State University.

DfM from the Fabricator's Perspective will take place May 10, 2 to 3 pm Eastern time at PCB Chat. PCB Chat is a moderated question/answer session between an expert on a particular topic and any number of parties interested in the subject. Chats are conducted online at a set date and time. Attendees can submit questions anonymously in advance of the chat, or while the chat is live. There is no fee to participate, but registration (free) is required.