NOVEMBER 2023 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 73
An important element of design
requirement determination and manu-
facturing requirements, says Dana Korf,
involves qualification, performance,
and inspection standards. These are
critical to ensure that the product's
electrical, mechanical, and reliability
requirements are met without expen-
sive over/under specification.
Sunstone's Matt Stevenson says
each designer has different
needs from a CAD tool. Some
only produce a few designs per
year, which means there is limited
opportunity to learn the ins and
outs of complex CAD software. Others constantly work
on PCB design, moving from one design to the next with
barely enough time to catch their breath. How can design-
ers find the right CAD tools to fit their design needs?
I recently sat down for an inter-
view with John Andresakis, the
director of business develop-
ment for Quantic Ohmega. I
asked John to update us on
the company's newest materi-
als, trends in advanced materi-
als, and the integration of Ticer
Technologies, which Quantic
acquired in 2021.
The global printed circuit
board (PCB) design software
market size reached $1.15 bil-
lion in 2020 and is expected
to register a significantly
steady revenue CAGR during
the forecast period, accord-
ing to latest analysis by
Emergen Research.
Ultra high-density interconnect
(UHDI) is a term used in the elec-
tronics industry to describe a cut-
ting-edge technology that pushes
the limits of fabrication capabilities
for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and semiconductor devices.
Anaya Vardya explains that UHDI represents an advance-
ment in miniaturization and integration, allowing for the cre-
ation of electronic components and systems with extremely
high levels of functionality in a smaller footprint.
"We constantly query our customer base and
they are always providing feedback on how to
improve our products," said Rick Almeida, one of
DownStream's founders. "Based on that input, we
have responded
with new releases
which include sig-
nificant additions
and enhance-
ments."
For the latest news and information, visit PCBDesign007.com
Advanced Materials
Update with
John Andresakis
Connect the Dots:
Choosing the Right CAD Tool
Dana on Data: IPC AME
Standards Development
Launched
Downstream Technologies
Releases CAM35 Version 15
and BluePrint-PCB Version 7
PCB Design Software
Market Size to Reach
$2.53 Billion in 2032
UHDI Fundamentals: Ultra HDI Pushes
PCB Manufacturing Capabilities
