Ecad

Once the circuits start running at high speeds, even the smallest layout mistake can make a big difference. Any signal edge rate below 1 ns or frequency above 50 MHz should be treated as high-speed. Even signals under 100 MHz can behave as transmission lines if trace length exceeds one-tenth of their signal wavelength. A

When creating a PCB, each component should have its own distinct area in the board referred to as a PCB footprint Library. The footprint defines the component’s physical placement, including pads, holes, and outlines. An accurate footprint allows parts to fit properly, solder consistently, and the board operates correctly. Altium Designer provides tools for creating,

When you finally finish your PCB layout, it feels like a huge milestone. Every component is placed, every trace is routed, and you’re ready to send it for fabrication. But then, the manufacturer replies with something you don’t expect — “We found issues in your design.” It’s a message that instantly stalls everything. Production gets

So, it goes that every engineer knows the importance of schematic accuracy and layout precision, but too many projects still fail due to a weak BOM check in PCB design. Plus, it doesn’t matter how flawless your routing looks — if your Bill of Materials is incomplete or inaccurate, production halts, costs spike, and schedules

As we all know that PCB design has always been about very severe precision, iteration, and speed. Yet, engineers know how long routing, verification, and debugging cycles can drag out development timelines. Now, that’s where AI in PCB design is beginning to change the game. So, instead of waiting days or weeks for layouts and

So, you must have optimised the schematic, chosen the right components, and even double-checked stack-up rules. But when the board hits EMI testing, it fails. Now, this is often the result of subtle PCB layout mistakes causing radiated emissions—issues that don’t show up in design reviews but quickly surface in the compliance lab. In high-speed

Now, your design passed ERC and DRC with no error! Likewise, the layout looked clean, and the nets checked out fine. Yet when the board went for fabrication, it failed the DFM in the PCB design stage. Why? Because ERC and DRC only validate electrical rules inside the ECAD tool. They don’t account for how

So, apparently, you must have run all the simulations, where everything looks stable, and the margins seem completely  safe. But when the board comes back from fabrication, the measurements don’t match the models. This kind of PDN design failure after simulation is one of the most common and frustrating issues engineers face. Now, on paper,

As we all know, it goes without saying that switching ECAD platforms is never as simple as clicking “export” and “import.” Yes, If you’ve ever tried migrating a project from one tool to another, you are well familiar with the risk of data slipping through the cracks. On the other hand, symbols lose pin mappings,

So, you have double-checked your design, right? Likewise, the schematic is clean, ERC passed, and you are feeling confident. But when you push the design to layout, the problem hits significant: As a result nothing fits. Now, this dreaded PCB layout doesn’t match schematic problem and it’s apparently more common than you think. Engineers worldwide