NOVEMBER 2021 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 99
In Chapter 2 of this book,
the subject involves the
challenges in the design and
development of data center systems.
With the exponential growth in data
center infrastructure for IT networking,
numerous challenges have emerged, from
limited ecosystems to high-performance
computing issues.
I recently began to investigate
"tribal knowledge" in PCB and PCBA
operations. My goal was to determine
whether anything of value would be
lost if it were not recorded or preserved for
future industry technologists. In many cases, tribal
knowledge seems to be composed of memories of
problems solved due to trial and error, coupled with
observations of resulting causes and effects.
Fabricator
capabilities
are initially pro-
vided on a one-
page summary
as part of the
general marketing presentation. The technical
values provide the "check mark" information
so the potential customer can determine if
the fabricators capability is greater than the
design requirements.
One of the hard
lessons of this
past year was
about the value
of the team and
collaboration.
I have repeatedly
heard how many of us have a newfound respect and
appreciation for the teams we work with inside our
companies. Out of necessity, we had to find new ways
to collaborate.
Zuken Inc. has formed a new R&D
unit in Japan. In the U.S., it has
appointed a new COO of Zuken
Vitech Inc., with the aim of enhanc-
ing support for customers that
intend to transform their product
development process through the
introduction of model-based
systems engineering (MBSE).
Connectors, the physical medium
our printed circuit board assemblies
(PCBAs) use to purposely interface to
their external environment, can make
or break your design. I would like to
offer my two cents on this topic, a
"Penny Primer," if you will.
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Excerpt: 'The System
Designer's Guide to…
System Analysis,'
Chapter 2
Dana on Data: Understanding
Mechanical Drill Size Capability
and Cost
Tribal Knowledge and
Design Data Formats
Adventures in Engineering:
Connectors—The Right Fit
Elementary Mr. Watson:
PCB Design—It's a Team Sport
Zuken Accelerates
Drive to Expand the
Model-Based Systems
Engineering Business
