Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "PCB layout",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Speaker driver boosts audio performance from
Wolfson Microelectronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Small device footprint allows placement close to the speaker housing, enabling simplified PCB layout and maintaining signal integrity".
The day before,
we featured the news release Latching power relay saves on three fronts from
Fujitsu Components Europe: "The JSL uses a Fujitsu developed highly efficient magnetic circuit, with a powerful permanent magnet, which allows reductions in size, weight and power consumption".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Goepel Electronic
concerning its System Cascon
- take a look at Boundary scan is optimised for flying probes
which says: "Tools enable an unrivalled level of interaction between flying probe access and boundary scan access for board level test applications, embracing all phases of IEEE1149.1 applications".
Take a look also at the news release from SiGe Semiconductor, WLAN front ends shrink for portable appeal,
as well as USB-to-LAN ICs are easy route to embedded Ethernet from Asix Electronics Corporation,
and Integrated doubler simplifies circuit designs from Mimix Broadband.
See also:
PCB package promises more first-time success
(November 2007)
PCB design package includes many new features for schematic, library and PCB design, tighter integration with FPGA design tools and the option of an alternative schematic front end
Board layout software gets visual
(November 2007)
Novel 3D PCB visualisation engine makes board design a realistic experience for all designers
HDMI switch allows 16bit colour depth
(November 2007)
The STDVE003A is designed to be used in LCD and Plasma TV sets to provide multiple HDMI inputs for external program sources such as game consoles and high-definition DVD players
Software partnership aids FPGA simulation
(October 2007)
Cadstar FPGA technology is structured on integration of FPGA design within the PCB layout
Reference designs released for AC/DC supplies
(September 2007)
The Anglia Design Accelerator Kits offer a reference design that can either be used to produce a working power supply or be customised to meet individual requirements
DC/DC convertor offers high efficiency
(September 2007)
The MBI6650's hysteretic PFM control scheme enhances system stability and provides power efficiency of up to 90% at heavy loading and 85% at light loading
Design company opens Santa Ana centre
(August 2007)
Freedom CAD Services' new Santa Ana office will improve the company's ability to serve its West Coast customers
PCB company opens new facilities
(August 2007)
NBS has opened two additional PCB layout facilities after expanding its Santa Clara facility
Wiki site focuses on all things Microchip
(August 2007)
Website enables engineers to collaborate and share information related to semiconductor products, applications and best practices
Driver boosts datarates on longer-range DSL
(June 2007)
First monolithic dual-port DSL line driver for 100Mbit/s VDSL2 central office applications
Test and manufacturing facility expanded
(June 2007)
Expanded facility creates extra capacity for box build of finished goods and additional SMT assembly lines
Two-device set simplifies multiphase power
(June 2007)
Chipset provides a full-featured and flexible way to implement a complete Intel or AMD CPU power solution
Serdes board speeds ASIC prototyping
(May 2007)
High speed serial transceiver daughterboard accelerates verification and prototyping of ASIC based storage and communication systems
Controllers boost power density over Ethernet
(May 2007)
Broadcom has entered the power over Ethernet market with two highly integrated power sourcing equipment controllers
Software takes holistic view of PCB design
(May 2007)
System interconnect design platform adds new capabilities at all stages of printed-circuit board design
PCB mounting meets bandwidth requirements
(April 2007)
Cambridge Connectors' new PCB edge mounting style provides a straight signal path along the connector, through the point of interface and onto the PCB track
Foster to direct design in the West
(March 2007)
Dean Foster, a former Hardware Engineering Manager at Nortel, has recently joined Freedom CAD Services as the Director of Western Operations
Power chipset enables N+1 redundancy
(March 2007)
A new chipset for scalable multi-phase, interleaved buck DC-DC convertors adds N+1 redundancy, hot-swapping capability and several protection features
Single chip FM radio transceiver on display
(February 2007)
Silicon Laboratories is demonstrating a single-chip FM radio transceiver family at 3GSM World Congress
Webcast to explain bead probe technology
(December 2006)
Agilent Technologies is holding a free webcast on Medalist bead probe technology
PLCC to DIP adapter is RoHS compliant
(December 2006)
Aries Electronics has introduced a RoHS-compliant version of its 20-pin PLCC IC to 16-pin DIP Correct-A-Chip(tm) adapter
Board powers up application processor designs
(November 2006)
Evaluation board provides a complete audio and power management solution for Marvell PXA3xx-based products and is driven using a standard Windows-based GUI via a PC's USB interface
Suite is upgraded for high-speed design
(October 2006)
Zuken has announced the launch date of revision 9.0 of CR-5000, its scalable and robust PCB and advanced packaging design suite
Webcast to discuss power PCB layout
(September 2006)
Webcast for designers covers 'PCB layout techniques for switching regulators'
PCB design software is even easier to use
(September 2006)
Cadstar 9.0 features major usability and flexibility enhancements, along with functionality for adopting new technology
Webcast helps designers with Class-D amplifiers
(August 2006)
Live analogue eLab webcast for designers covers 'Class-D audio power amplifiers: operation, efficiency and EMC'
Pushbuttons are silent but colourful
(August 2006)
RGB (red, green and blue) LED technology is now available from Arrow, with the introduction of the improved KP01 series of silent-actuation pushbuttons from NKK Nikkai
Budget PCB package improves reverse engineering
(August 2006)
Affordable printed circuit board design system integrates schematic capture and PCB layout with features normally found in the world's most expensive PCB design systems
Transceiver and antenna come together for Wi-Fi
(July 2006)
An RF front-end module is designed to improve integration and reduce cost of Wi-Fi systems compliant to the 802.11b/g specification
Zuken show provides ideal opportunity
(July 2006)
PWB America is one of only two PCB design service bureaux in the USA that provides Zuken CR 5000 layout services
Convertor and LDO unite for handset power supply
(June 2006)
By integrating a fast transient 600mA step-down convertor and a 300mA LDO, the AAT2505 forms a complete high-performance power supply solution for GSM handset baseband core and I/O
Filter cuts down convertor emissions
(June 2006)
The F4804A input filter is designed to minimise the conducted and radiated emissions generated by switch-mode DC/DC convertors to help meet FCC and EN55022 Class B conducted emissions requirements
Microcontrollers take Fast Ethernet onboard
(June 2006)
A family of high performance 8bit microcontrollers is reckoned to be the first to deliver a 10/100Mbit/s Fast Ethernet MAC/PHY, a TCP/IP accelerator and Flash memory in a single chip
Unified environment eases design translation
(May 2006)
The latest Altium Designer delivers a number of new features targeted at accelerating the design process, and upgrades translation capabilities from other systems such as OrCAD and PADS