Tombstone DFM Analysis for Reflow-Safe PCB Design
Detect tombstoning before it reaches the soldering lineThe tombstone effect is one of those manufacturing issues that can quietly turn into costly rework. Small SMT components such as resistors and…
AOI Analysis for PCB Designs: Catch Issues Early
Verify AOI inspectability before productionAutomated Optical Inspection (AOI) is only as good as the visibility of the board design. If the camera cannot see every relevant pin or solder joint,…
Hazard Analysis for PCB Short-Circuit Risk Detection
Catch short-circuit risks before they reach fabricationIn PCB design, the most dangerous issues are often not the obvious ones. Narrow clearances, exposed copper, uncoated drill holes, board-edge geometries, and contamination-sensitive…
BOM Expert for Accurate AVL and BOM Validation
Turn BOM data into a reliable engineering workflowIn PCB development, the bill of materials is more than a procurement document. If AVL and BOM data are incomplete, inconsistent, or not…
Test Coverage Report for Clear PCB Test Transparency
See PCB test coverage in one clear viewHow complete is your board test coverage, really? In many development and production environments, the answer is hidden across separate machine results, manual…
Stencil Analysis in PCB Design: Catch Paste Issues Early
Why stencil analysis matters before productionIn PCB manufacturing, the paste printing step can make or break first-pass quality. If apertures are undersized, ratios are off, or the stencil thickness does…
Bare Board Analysis DRC for PCB Manufacturability
Manufacturability should be checked before the board reaches the fab A PCB can look perfectly fine on the screen and still create expensive questions in production. That is exactly where…
Precise Creepage Analysis in PCB Design – Why It Matters and How PCB‑Investigator Automates It
Once a PCB design exceeds 30 V, strict safety standards apply. Minimum distances must be maintained between conductive elements to prevent leakage currents and dielectric breakdown. Standards such as DIN EN…
🥚 Easter Egg Edition: 6 Hidden PCB Tips in PCB-Investigator
Easter is all about discovering hidden surprises — so today, we're sharing a few underrated features and shortcuts in PCB‑Investigator that even experienced PCB‑Investigator users may overlook. 🥚 1. Extra…
Color Groups in PCB‑Investigator: Clear Visual Logic for PCB Analysis
Imagine instantly seeing the functional logic of your PCB—no filters, no hunting, no guesswork. That’s exactly what Color Groups in PCB‑Investigator deliver. The feature automatically groups components by type, first…