12 The PCB Design Magazine • January 2017
by Andy Shaughnessy
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When we started working on this issue, I
searched through our files and found that we've
published some great DFM articles over the past
year or so. While topics like signal integrity tend
to get most of the limelight, in the end it all
comes down to solid DFM practices. So, without
further ado, we present this compilation of our
Top 10 DFM articles and columns, culled from
the pages of The PCB Design Magazine and The
PCB Magazine. Enjoy.
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The Top 10 Ways Designers Can
Increase Profits
So, can you truly increase profitability
through PCB design practices? Yes, you can.
And it starts with a philosophy that embraces
DFM techniques. Then you must be ready for
the initial release to a fabricator by ensuring
that you are communicating all of your speci-
fications and needs clearly to the fabrication
house so that you get an accurate quote. By
Mark Thompson.
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Beyond Design: The Need for Speed—
Strategies for Design Efficiency
Years of experience with one EDA tool obvi-
ously develops efficiency, whether the tool be
high-end feature-packed or basic entry-level.
However, there comes a time, with the fast de-
velopment pace of technology, that one should
really consider a change for the better to incor-
porate the latest methodologies. This month, I
will look at productivity issues that impede the
PCB design process. By Barry Olney.
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Brooks' Bits: How Many Vias Does
It Take To…?
Sounds like the opening words of a bad joke.
Well, here's the answer, and it's no joke: One!
That's right. No matter how much current you
are putting down the trace, all you need is a
single via. And a small one, at that. OK, that
last statement might not be true in every single
case. But it is true in a LOT more cases than you
think. I will explain why in this column. By
Douglas G. Brooks.
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A Handy Compilation of Our Top 10 DFM Articles
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