Implementing a digital twin strategy to stay ahead of the curve

The world of business operations is changing rapidly, and the digital twin is a key player in this transformation. Essentially, digital twins are virtual replicas of physical assets, systems, or processes that provide valuable insights and allow businesses to optimize their performance. While this concept isn’t entirely new, recent advances in IoT, cognitive services, and cloud computing have…

MCAD en ECAD kunnen niet langer los van elkaar opereren

In compacte machines, voertuigen en industriële installaties is de beschikbare ruimte steeds kritischer. Met Zuken E3.3DPanelBridge worden mechanische en elektrische ontwerpdata samengebracht in één gedeelde 3D-context. Dit maakt realistische componentplaatsing, nauwkeurige draadroutering, snelle 3D-validatie en efficiënter wijzigingsbeheer mogelijk. Door mechanische en elektrische engineering direct te verbinden, worden conflicten eerder zichtbaar en neemt de kwaliteit van…

Understanding Eye Pattern Analysis for PCB Designers

A high-speed interface passes simulation. The PCB is manufactured. Initial bring-up succeeds. Yet during system validation, intermittent communication errors begin to appear. The layout meets impedance targets. Differential pairs are length matched. Design rules pass. Manufacturing files are released. So why does communication still fail? Read more FOTO:

Understanding Eye Pattern Analysis for PCB Designers

A high-speed interface passes simulation. The PCB is manufactured. Initial bring-up succeeds. Yet during system validation, intermittent communication errors begin to appear. The layout meets impedance targets. Differential pairs are length matched. Design rules pass. Manufacturing files are released. So why does communication still fail? Read more

Most PCB design issues aren’t caused by poor PCB design

That sounds contradictory, but it’s becoming increasingly true. Modern electronic products are no longer built around a single PCB. High-speed signals now travel across multiple boards, connectors, cables, and complex power delivery networks. While each individual PCB may pass design…

The PCB Passed Every Review. So Why Did the Product Fail?

Modern multi-board PCB design is becoming less about creating individual boards quickly and more about identifying engineering problems before they become expensive. A PCIe signal leaves one PCB, crosses a connector, travels through a cable assembly, enters a second board, and suddenly fails EMC testing three months later. The layout on each board looked correct. Signal lengths were matched. Design rules…