AUGUST 2020 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 111
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Elementary, Mr. Watson:
PCB Components Naming
Conventions
E
How you accurately analyze
and identify certain informa-
tion has a direct connection
to the overall success of your
PCB designs. In this column,
John Watson focuses on the
conventional naming scheme
for the schematic symbol and footprint to pre-
vent headaches and ulcers later.
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AltiumLive 2020 Goes 'Virtual' E
Like most events
in 2020, Altium is
transitioning its
annual flagship
conference, Alti-
umLive, to an online experience this year. Altium
will host its North American event from October
6–8, and the European event from October 20–22,
2020. Both events are free to attend.
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Connect the Dots: The Power
of Forward Thinking
E
Innovation comes in
many forms and from
more places these days.
Bob Tise and Matt Steven-
son discuss how innova-
tive electronic devices all
contain PCBs, and share
pro design tips for bring-
ing new products to the market.
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Lightning Speed Laminates:
High-Frequency Circuit Material
App Notes
E
High-frequency circuit mate-
rials are used in a variety of
diverse applications. Due to
this diversity, it is difficult
to write an app note for a
specific high-frequency cir-
cuit material. John Coonrod
explains while exploring Rogers Corporation's
app notes.
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Dana on Data: How Can the
PCB Industry Improve From
COVID-19 Responses?
E
In response to the COVID-19
pandemic, the world trans-
formed a very slow medical
approval process into the
equivalent of a concurrent
NPI process by challenging
some of the golden rules.
Dana Korf shares his thoughts on four areas
the PCB industry can re-evaluate and improve.
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Time to Market: It's Crunch Time! E
After sharing a crunch-time
scenario, Imran Valiani
emphasizes the importance
of solid communication on
getting to market on time—
especially if you're not using
a one-stop-shop for design,
fabrication, and assembly.
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John Coonrod
Dana Korf
Imran Valiani
Stevenson and Tise
John Watson
