Machine Formats and Interfaces for PCB Data
Direct data exchange for production environmentsIn modern manufacturing, it is not enough for PCB data to be accurate. It also needs to be transferred reliably into inspection and assembly systems,…
Direct data exchange for production environmentsIn modern manufacturing, it is not enough for PCB data to be accurate. It also needs to be transferred reliably into inspection and assembly systems,…
Component decisions should not start with a guessIn electronics development, a component is never just a symbol on a schematic. Its technical fit matters, but so do availability, lead time,…
Why connection analysis mattersIn PCB development, a clean DRC result is not the same as true design clarity. When you need reliable documentation, faster reviews, and better control over electrical…
Pin-level visibility that improves PCB validationReliable manufacturing starts long before the board reaches production. With the Component Connection Analysis in PCB-Investigator, engineers and PCB designers get a precise view of…
Why impedance matters in high-speed PCB designAs signal speeds increase and edge rates get steeper, trace impedance becomes a critical design parameter. Even small deviations in geometry, stackup, or material…
Catch PCB safety risks before they become costlyIn dense PCB designs, functional routing is only part of the job. You also need to verify that critical clearance distances between conductive…
Catch AOI visibility issues before production doesIn PCB development, weak points often show up too late — when Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) cannot reliably inspect certain solder joints or pins.…
Edit components directly in your PCB workflowIn PCB development, component data often needs to be reviewed, adjusted, or reused quickly across iterations. That is exactly where the Edit Components plug-in…
Why Tombstone Defects Still MatterThe tombstone effect is one of those production issues that can quietly impact yield. It typically affects small SMT components such as resistors and capacitors, where…
Preparation is where reliable PCB analysis beginsIn many PCB projects, analysis starts only after the layout is already complete. But that is often exactly where data quality becomes critical: small…