Ecad

Undoubtedly, at 16 GHz, even the tiniest layout oversight can turn into a full-blown performance disaster. That’s why we learned this the hard way on a recent EV controller project, where crosstalk in PCB design almost derailed our timing margins completely. That too…just a few days before prototype release. Likewise, in high-speed automotive boards, crosstalk

“18% BOM cost down, zero functionality loss, no redesign delays.” When we first got the call, the client was already behind the schedule! Yes, it truly happened.  Evidently, their entire EV platform was entering design validation, and the bill of materials was becoming gigantic day-by-day which was beyond the original cost targets. So, they asked

Finishing a PCB design always feels good. You see the layout on your screen, and everything seems in place. But the real challenge begins once the board is manufactured. That’s often when hidden mistakes show up—sometimes small, but costly enough to cause failure. The tricky part is that most problems don’t come from advanced engineering

Well, it was just a pad! That too just a single one! So, the board looked fine and the design passed the initial DRC. Also, the prototype even powered up. But one single misaligned pad in a critical IC footprint caused a full system failure after final assembly. Consequently, the part overheated, the board failed

Clearly, switching ECAD tools shouldn’t feel like a massive challenge. But too often, it does. Apparently, for engineers migrating from Altium to Cadence poses a daunting task because one minute error in the conversion process can lead to severe critical consequences! For instance, several lost nets, corruption in design data, then hours of reworking, and

So, whenever engineers think of failure in automotive electronics, they ponder upon weak components or bad solder joints. But do you know what’s the real issue? Well, its PCB instability in automotive systems caused not by lack, but by over-design. Now, we recently worked with a premium EV manufacturer that came to us after experiencing

So, you may ask this to any automotive electronics engineer about what they fear the most, and high-chances are that you will hear one word: PCB EMI Mitigation. Ofcourse, we all get it!  Now, you are someone balancing high-speed data lines, complex multi-layer routing, and dense ICs – And all of that while being scrutinized

It goes without saying that FMEA is supposed to prevent failure at any cost! But what if the failure starts where most people aren’t even looking? Apparently, 4n schematic design are one of the most overlooked threats in modern electronics development. Now, teams focus on physical layout, simulations, and BOM validation, which is the earliest

Yes, it was just one symbol! Just a simple resistor. However, it resulted in costing the team nearly three weeks of dedicated testing effort, delaying critical milestones. Apparently, this is what happens when ECAD symbol and footprint accuracy is assumed and not verified instead. 1. Start with ECAD Libraries and Part Validation So, an electric

Currently, it’s no longer about optimal performance but about guaranteeing reliability, long-term availability, and compliance in an industry where a single part can make or break your product. That’s why, when selecting automotive grade components for your next high-performance design, the stakes couldn’t be any higher. As, these components must go beyond functionality—enduring extreme conditions,