PCB/EDA/CAD

• PCB/EDA/CAD

  General discussion on Electronics Design PCB, CAD and EDA software.

• Topics

• Tips for transitioning from 2-layer to 4-layer?

  Started by smbaker on 15 Jan, 2018 23:04
  Last post by montemcguire on 31 Jan, 2018 05:05

  Views: 3266, Replies: 4

• TVS Diode Layout Considerations for automotive application

  Started by rbm on 12 Aug, 2017 17:50
  Last post by JDW on 31 Jan, 2018 02:33

  Views: 19653, Replies: 18

• Gerber X2

  Started by djacobow on 25 Jan, 2018 18:16
  Last post by wbiliet on 29 Jan, 2018 08:59

  Views: 3735, Replies: 3

• Signal inegrity analysis

  Started by xzswq21 on 20 Jan, 2018 19:26
  Last post by T3sl4co1l on 25 Jan, 2018 18:59

  Views: 2992, Replies: 6

• PCB layout full-wave simulator and SPICE co-simulation

  Started by r0d3z1 on 14 Dec, 2017 12:48
  Last post by TheUnnamedNewbie on 22 Jan, 2018 16:27

  Views: 3956, Replies: 5

• QFN and QFP, what service to use ? HASL or ENIG

  Started by mwilliams03 on 22 Jan, 2018 05:51
  Last post by jpanhalt on 22 Jan, 2018 10:50

  Views: 3526, Replies: 2

• MC Pcbs and connecting to the metal base?

  Started by dmills on 21 Jan, 2018 11:21
  Last post by dmills on 21 Jan, 2018 15:27

  Views: 2618, Replies: 5

• How should I set Anti-Pad diameter for vias in Altium?

  Started by xzswq21 on 19 Jan, 2018 18:53

  Views: 2193, Replies: 0

• Rigid Flex design in Circuit Studio

  Started by ntsiv on 17 Jan, 2018 14:05

  Views: 1558, Replies: 0

• Help! Can't Open mysterious .sch and .pcb files

  Started by guitarjoe91 on 04 Jan, 2018 18:34
  Last post by Nusa on 16 Jan, 2018 10:42

  Views: 4906, Replies: 9

• PCB holes and mechanical drawings

  Started by RobK_NL on 12 Jan, 2018 16:17
  Last post by donotdespisethesnake on 15 Jan, 2018 10:45

  Views: 3955, Replies: 9

• twist an fr4 PCB through 90 degrees

  Started by BMK on 14 Jan, 2016 02:15
  Last post by babysitter on 14 Jan, 2018 12:00

  Views: 11949, Replies: 26

• PCB-RND

  Started by ScribblesOnNapkins on 18 Aug, 2016 20:55
  Last post by ScribblesOnNapkins on 14 Jan, 2018 07:56

  Views: 63043, Replies: 59

• Allowable vias on 4-layer PCB

  Started by prasimix on 06 Jan, 2018 08:34
  Last post by Neilm on 11 Jan, 2018 19:56

  Views: 11817, Replies: 15

• Math Function in Altium

  Started by xzswq21 on 09 Jan, 2018 20:35

  Views: 1596, Replies: 0

• +1 for Elecrow

  Started by bson on 05 Jan, 2018 02:14
  Last post by bson on 08 Jan, 2018 00:33

  Views: 2403, Replies: 1

• LVDS pairs routing in Altium

  Started by xzswq21 on 04 Jan, 2018 17:08
  Last post by xzswq21 on 06 Jan, 2018 17:26

  Views: 2360, Replies: 2

• How to rout xSignals in Altium

  Started by xzswq21 on 06 Jan, 2018 12:45

  Views: 1833, Replies: 0

• PCB-RE: Tools & Techniques

  Started by Singapura on 03 Jan, 2018 07:59
  Last post by capt bullshot on 03 Jan, 2018 08:47

  Views: 3738, Replies: 3

• pcb-rnd & cschem

  Started by ScribblesOnNapkins on 14 Dec, 2017 18:19
  Last post by nctnico on 03 Jan, 2018 01:01

  Views: 3166, Replies: 6

• PCB spacing of TO220 FET legs in offline Flyback SMPS PCB

  Started by ocset on 28 Dec, 2017 00:37
  Last post by Mattylad on 29 Dec, 2017 14:27

  Views: 3643, Replies: 6

• solder mask free area in Altium?

  Started by xzswq21 on 17 Dec, 2017 12:59
  Last post by ncoonrod14 on 26 Dec, 2017 02:03

  Views: 2169, Replies: 2

• Solder Mask free Area advantages and recommendations

  Started by xzswq21 on 23 Dec, 2017 08:16
  Last post by vzoole on 26 Dec, 2017 00:53

  Views: 1999, Replies: 2

• 0.3mm thermal vias in DPAK pads have failed badly

  Started by ocset on 23 Dec, 2017 11:15
  Last post by dmills on 23 Dec, 2017 12:13

  Views: 2782, Replies: 1

• OTA and Norton amp library for EAGLE available

  Started by DrGonzoDK on 21 Dec, 2017 12:18

  Views: 2023, Replies: 0

• Best printer/setup for bar label stickers?

  Started by Martin F on 15 Dec, 2017 07:39
  Last post by Gribo on 15 Dec, 2017 17:23

  Views: 2124, Replies: 3

• Pmod socket footprint

  Started by xzswq21 on 12 Dec, 2017 19:58
  Last post by halexa on 12 Dec, 2017 20:58

  Views: 2906, Replies: 1

• Silkscreen on exposed copper/HASL -- will it stick?

  Started by ebastler on 27 Nov, 2017 11:23
  Last post by ebastler on 11 Dec, 2017 07:10

  Views: 6691, Replies: 8

• LT-SPICE: Can't find definiton of

  Started by wobbert on 08 Dec, 2017 16:28
  Last post by Kalvin on 10 Dec, 2017 17:22

  Views: 1821, Replies: 3

• PCB DFM: how would I go about cutting a hole in the PCB?

  Started by Andrei_Dragan on 19 Oct, 2017 08:24
  Last post by Andrei_Dragan on 05 Dec, 2017 16:11

  Views: 4590, Replies: 14

• OrCAD advanced 3D canvas

  Started by hammy on 05 Dec, 2017 15:35

  Views: 1510, Replies: 0

• Spice modeling of active devices (BJT, Mosfets, Diodes, etc) from datasheets?

  Started by Fusion916 on 29 Nov, 2017 21:45
  Last post by T3sl4co1l on 05 Dec, 2017 10:36

  Views: 2799, Replies: 2

• OpenEMS (dfdt) simulation of RF in 3D

  Started by ScribblesOnNapkins on 01 Dec, 2017 17:15
  Last post by ScribblesOnNapkins on 03 Dec, 2017 01:08

  Views: 9379, Replies: 2

• Identify LCD?

  Started by bitman on 02 Dec, 2017 01:33
  Last post by ebastler on 02 Dec, 2017 17:30

  Views: 2574, Replies: 2

• Homemade multilayer PCB and surface finishing

  Started by hv222 on 01 Dec, 2017 19:30

  Views: 1887, Replies: 0

• multi-layer PCB design and ground free area in Altium

  Started by xzswq21 on 21 Nov, 2017 09:40
  Last post by mars01 on 27 Nov, 2017 22:59

  Views: 14753, Replies: 28

• via size (PCB) and impedance control

  Started by xzswq21 on 10 Nov, 2017 22:10
  Last post by Rerouter on 26 Nov, 2017 10:05

  Views: 7073, Replies: 6

• looking for OrCAD tips and tricks and other ressources

  Started by hammy on 19 Nov, 2017 21:23
  Last post by asmi on 23 Nov, 2017 14:28

  Views: 4224, Replies: 4

• Cadence OrCAD Deal Offer

  Started by bench_knob on 31 Oct, 2017 05:23
  Last post by asmi on 22 Nov, 2017 00:57

  Views: 16554, Replies: 25

• Help needed for component identification

  Started by satyamfifa on 19 Nov, 2017 14:27
  Last post by satyamfifa on 19 Nov, 2017 15:24

  Views: 2207, Replies: 3