September 15, 2022
Can AI Be Used to Create PCB Designs?
CELUS GmbH, a deep tech software company based in Munich, Germany says “yes!” and has developed an engineering platform to do just that. How?
August 5, 2022
ULTRA LIBRARIAN: WHO ARE THEY AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
Historically, developing library footprints, symbols, and 3D models that accurately reflect component manufacturer data sheets and take PCB manufacturing and assembly into account has been tedious, time-consuming, and often prone to errors. In this PCB Librarian and library tool-focused blog series, I continue to explore companies that provide, support, and accelerate electronics product design with tools specifically focused on these …
June 14, 2022
PCB Libraries: Who are they and what do they do
All electronic product designs, from small handheld devices to complex space and military applications, start with components. Each one must be mounted securely and accurately on the printed circuit board (PCB) for the product to work properly. A single miscalculation can result in a company having to scrap a fabricated PCB and start a new design. These design respins are …
May 3, 2022
The Evolution of the PCB Librarian Role
Is the traditional PCB librarian’s role becoming obsolete? Printed circuit board (PCB) engineers and specialists like signal integrity (SI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) engineers have traditionally had very different responsibilities, but the lines between these roles are now becoming blurred. Over the past few years, engineers performing the layout tasks within the PCB design flow have generally had a “tall, …