Top 50 Product Design and Development Resources

As technology advancements are made in the field of electronics and electrical engineering, product design and development professionals must stay on top of the latest trends and advancements. Additionally, competition is at an all-time high for product design and development engineers, as consumers expect smaller products that look and feel good. With consumer expectations and standards on the rise, product design and development professionals need to be able to share ideas and challenges, read about the latest research results, and explore other projects through the use of high-quality resources from industry leaders and experts.
Here at Pannam, we want to help in that process by providing our top 50 product design and development resources. Below, you will find articles, conferences and symposiums, design notes and eBooks, forums, how-to’s and tutorials, online journals and magazines, and videos and webinars to help you achieve your design and development process goals. We sought out informative resources from industry leaders and experts, as well as from company executives and academics, to provide you with the tools you need to advance your work in the fast-paced environment of product design and development. Please note, that while we have grouped our top 50 product design and development resources into categories for easier viewing, the resources themselves are listed in no particular order.
Table of Contents: 

Articles
1. Project Paves a Path Toward Optical-System Miniaturization
@ElectronicDesgn
Project Paves a Path Toward Optical-System Miniaturization
An article available from Electronic Design, a leading resource for electronic designers and engineers, “Project Paves a Path Toward Optical-System Miniaturization” is written by Iliza Sokol, an associate content producer for the Design, Engineering & Sourcing Group. Written the first week of February 2015, this informative article details a project using the current trend of miniaturization in electronics design and development.
Three key points we like from Project Paves a Path Toward Optical-System Miniaturization:

  • New technology must be developed to support the miniaturization of smart micro- and nano-systems
  • The Lab4MEMS II project will be useful in designing, fabricating, and testing a number of devices, including optical switches, lasers, and others
  • Other effects of the project include optimizing the production of dual single-axis mirrors and perhaps dual-axis single mirrors at a later date

Cost: FREE
2. Noise Analysis of FET Transimpedance Amplifiers
@TXInstruments
Noise Analysis of FET Transimpedance Amplifiers
Texas Instruments may have acquired Burr-Brown, but they still provide useful publications from the company online. This article is one such resource, and it provides all of the technical analysis product design and development engineers look for when searching for quality resources online.
Three key points we like from Noise Analysis of FET Transimpedance Amplifiers:

  • The OPA111 amplifier allows for an accurate noise error analysis in a variety of different circuit configurations
  • Other FET amplifiers do not use specifications that allow for enough information to determine accurate noise behavior analysis in complex circuit configurations
  • There is importance in maintaining low capacities at the amplifier’s input in low-noise applications

Cost: FREE
3. Today’s Interface-Control Haptics and Acoustics Require Clever Design Tactics
@ElectronicDesgn
Today's Interface-Control Haptics and Acoustics Require Clever Design Tactics
As the Industry Market Manager of Automotive for C&K Components, Eric Grange knows a thing or two about user interface controls. In this article, Grange describes how design engineers face the challenges posed by specified haptic and acoustic performance requirements.
Three key points we like from Today’s Interface-Control Haptics and Acoustics Require Clever Design Tactics:

  • Today’s designers need to differentiate brands, influence quality perceptions, and build brand loyalty in consumer and automotive electronics
  • Design engineers need a holistic approach when choosing interface controls, including touch, feel, and sound characteristics because consumers expect comfort, convenience, and aesthetics in their controls
  • Designers can positively influence the perception of a manufacturer’s quality by integrating haptic and acoustics into ergonomic and visual designs

Cost: FREE
4. Coming Soon to a PCB Near You…
@EDNcom
Coming Soon to a PCB Near You…
Steve Hageman designs and provides high-quality electronic hardware and software solutions for a diverse set of markets and owns AnalogHome. Hageman’s experience is evident in this article, in which discusses the future of PCB design and what design engineers need in order to be more productive.
Three key points we like from Coming Soon to a PCB Near You…:

  • Opportunity lies in integrating more of the design workflow into the primary PCB tool
  • The 3D capability provided in the IDF format files is not enough because the files do not allow PCB designers to manipulate 3D shapes inside their PCB design tool
  • When designers can assemble all the pieces in one PCB tool and truly see how things fit together, design teams can visualize the real design intent, see how their board fits into the entire system, and increase productivity

Cost: FREE
5. Flexible Versus PCB Mounted Membrane Keypad Interfaces
@electronicsdes
Flexible Versus PCB Mounted Membrane Keypad Interfaces
Jim Anderton is the director of content for Engineering.com and has industry experience in quality and part design for a major automotive supplier. In this article comparing flexible and PCB keypads, he explains that for product design engineers, the ‘feel’ and ease of a new product must be just as important as the quality and innovation behind it.
Three key points we like from Flexible Versus PCB Mounted Membrane Keypad Interfaces:

  • Membrane switches are low cost, easily available, and simple to design into a new product
  • Designing the switch circuitry onto a printed circuit board is a durable, cost-effective solution to thermal expansion issues
  • Both rigid and flexible switches are highly customizable solutions that result in aesthetically-pleasing products

Cost: FREE
6. Electronics You Can Wrap Around Your Finger
@wirelessdesign
Electronics You Can Wrap Around Your Finger
Written by Jason Socrates Bardi of the American Institute of Physics, the article describes how a new multiferroric film may change the wearable device industry. South Korean researchers are manufacturing the thin film that maintains its electric and magnetic properties even when highly curved, and the product design and development world is paying close attention.
Three key points we like from Electronics You Can Wrap Around Your Finger:

  • The team of physicists and engineers from South Korea applied the same approach researchers have been taking with silicon in flexible plastics, but they used bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3)
  • The researchers produced the thin, flexible film using a series of steps that resulted in improving the properties of bulk bismuth ferrite, and that the improved properties remained even when the film was curved into a cylindrical shape
  • The multiferroric materials could be used in new wearable devices for health monitoring equipment, virtual reality attire, and high-density, energy efficient memory and switches in those devices

Cost: FREE
7. How Smart, Connected Products Are Transforming Competition
@HarvardBiz
How Smart, Connected Products Are Transforming Competition
Michael E. Porter and James E. Heppelmann explore the ways in which information technology is revolutionizing products in this article from the November 2014 Harvard Business Review. As these smart, connected products result from improvements in processing power, device miniaturization, and wireless connectivity, competition is increasing as never before for product designers and developers.
Three key points we like from How Smart, Connected Products Are Transforming Competition:

  • As the nature of products changes, value chains are disrupted and companies must rethink and retool nearly all of their internal operations
  • As industry boundaries expand, companies must determine how to use and manage the new data, how to define relationships with channels, and how to make new strategic choices relating to how value is created and captured
  • Embedded sensors, processes, software, and connectivity in products, along with product clouds, are drastically improving product functionality and performance; plus, the new product-usage data drives many of those improvements

Cost: FREE
8. Product Design & Development
@PDandD
Product Design & Development
Product Design & Development is a wealth of information for product design and development. This list would not be complete without including them, because they are such a comprehensive resource for product designers and developers.
Three articles we like from Product Design & Development:

Cost: FREE
Conferences & Symposiums
9. 2015 SME SV 10th Annual Conference: Medical Device Trends – Robotics & Accelerated New Product Development@MfgSilcnVly
May 21, 2015
Santa Clara, CA
2015 SME SV 10th Annual Conf
Attendees at this year’s medical device conference will learn how to accelerate new product development, hear examples, and get practical advice for applying lean methods. Product designers and developers in the medical device industry will have the opportunity to network, while learning how to be innovative and competitive.
Cost to Attend: 

  • SME Members Early Bird Pricing: $55, through May 7
  • Non-Member Early Bird Pricing: $85, through May 7
  • New Membership (plus conference) Early Bird Pricing: $190, through May 7
  • SME Member Standard Pricing: $75
  • Non-Member Standard Pricing: $125
  • New Membership (plus conference): $210

10. Wearables TechCon
@WTC2015
March 9-11
Santa Clara, CA
Wearables TechCon
This year, Wearables TechCon will incorporate Wearables DevCon and include topics for engineers, developers, and designers of wearable computing devices. More than 2,500 attendees will choose from more than 30 classes on product design, electronic engineering for wearable devices, and embedded development and be completely immersed in building and designing the next generation of wearable devices.
Cost to Attend: Special discounts may be available – Contact for more information

  • 3-Day Conference
    • $1,095 by February 27
    • $1,395 full price
  • Exhibit Hall Only
    • $20 by February 27
    • $40 full price

11. 16th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED)
@IEEEorg
March 2-4
Santa Clara, CA
16th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED)
ISQED, a premier electronic design conference, is a not-to-be-missed event for design for manufacturability (DFM) and quality (DFQ) issues. Highlights of the conference include a forum for exchanging ideas and promoting research, development, and application of design techniques and methods, an emphasis on a holistic approach to design quality, and other opportunities for attendees to discuss and share design processes and methodologies.
Cost to Attend:

  • Conference/Techical Sessions
    • Regular: $699
    • IEEE Member: $649
  • Workshops/Tutorials: $329

12. Electronic Design Process Symposium (EDPS)
April 23-24
Monterey, CA
Electronic Design Process Symposium
The 22nd annual Electronic Design Process Symposium is a space for “the free exchange of ideas among the top thinkers, movers, and shakers who focus on how chips and systems are designed in the electronics industry.” The conference includes special sessions and panels that focus on real current methodologies and those for future chip and system designs, plus it provides opportunities for attendees to discuss the latest electronics design process and CAD improvements and methodologies.
Cost to Attend:

  • Earlybird IEEE Member Registration: $250, ends April 1
  • Earlybird IEEE Non-Member Registration: $320, ends April 1
  • IEEE members only: Life, Student, or unemployed member: $100, ends April 1
  • Keynote Dinner guest only: $50, ends April 24

13. International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (ISLPED)
@islped
July 22-24
Rome, Italy
International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (ISLPED)
The International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (ISLPED) is an IEEE/ACM conference that showcases recent advances in all areas of low power design and technologies. Topics include process and circuit technologies, simulation and synthesis tools, system level design and optimization, and others.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
14. IEEE International Symposium on Design and Diagnostics of Electronic Circuits and Systems
@IEEEorg
April 22-24
Belgrade, Serbia
IEEE International Symposium DDECS 2015
The goal of the IEEE International Symposium on Design and Diagnostics of Electronic Circuits and Systems (DDECS) is to bring together electrical engineers and designers and give them a forum to discuss the latest advancements in the industry. Research results, ideas, and practical applications regarding design, test, and diagnosis of electronic circuits and systems are a few of the events that will take place at DDECS 2015.
Cost to Attend:

  • Regular IEEE member
    • €330 by March 20
    • €440 after March 20
  • Regular Non-IEEE member
    • €440 by March 20
    • €570 after March 20
  • Student IEEE member
    • €200 by March 20
    • €330 after March 20
  • Student Non-IEEE member
    • €250 by March 20
    • €380 after March 20
  • Retired IEEE member
    • €200 by March 20
    • €330 after March 20

Design Notes & eBooks
15. Electronic Product Design Notes
Electronic Product Design Notes
Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting, Inc. has made the product design notes from more than 100 of its successful projects available online. This comprehensive product design and development resource is available free of charge and showcases the company’s specialty of electronic product design.
Three key projects we like from Electronic Product Design Notes:

Cost: FREE
16. High Frequency Circuit Design
@freebookcentre
High Frequency Circuit Design
High Frequency Circuit Design is one of thousands of free online technical books available from Freebookcentre.net. Written by Professor Michael Tse of the department of electronic and information engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the eBook is a collection of lecture notes and is a useful resource for people studying product design and development.
Three key topics we like from High Frequency Circuit Design:

  • Circuit design in the tens and hundreds MHz range
  • Basics for the GHz range design
  • Challenges posed by parasitics to the physical circuits

Cost: FREE
17. Getting Started with Arduino, 2nd Edition
@mbanzi
Getting Started with Arduino, 2nd Edition
IT eBooks is a virtual online library of books for IT professionals, but it also includes books related to the electronics industry, making it a helpful resource for product designers and developers. This particular eBook, written by Massimo Banzi and updated for Arduino 1.0, is appropriate for people who are new to Arduino.
Three key topics we like from Getting Started with Arduino, 2nd Edition:

  • Interaction design and physical computing
  • Drawing a schematic diagram
  • Prototyping on a solderless breadboard

Cost: 

  • eBook and online book: FREE
  • Paper Book: $9.99

Forums
18. Electronics Forum
Electronics Forum
The Electronics Forum is intended to be for people who enjoy working with electronics, from hobbyists to professionals. The forum covers nearly every aspect of electronics imaginable and serves as a comprehensive product design and development resource.
Three key boards we like from Electronics Forum:

Cost: FREE
19. Mechanical Design Forum
@MechDesignForum
Mechanical Design Forum
Mechanical Design Forum is an online global community of mechanical design engineers. A terrific resource for networking and sharing knowledge, the forum also includes articles, blogs, groups, jobs, and more.
Three key boards from Mechanical Design Forum:

Cost: FREE
20. Electro Tech
Electro Tech
A community of more than 100,000 members, Electro Tech is a product design and development resource for engineers and others who talk about and build electronic circuits, projects, and gadgets. Participants must register to join in, but registration is free.
Three key boards we like from Electro Tech:

Cost: FREE
21. Electronics Lab Community
@ElectronicsLab
Electronics Lab Community
Geared toward design hobbyists, Electronics Lab Community has more than 83,400 members and more than 55,000 posts in the forum. The discussions are always active, and the site also has links to projects, articles, and more product design resources.
Three key boards we like from Electronics Lab Community:

Cost: FREE
22. element14
@element14
element14
Known for its end-to-end electronic engineering solutions, element14 features a global online community and links to content, members, a design center, and other resources. Topics are wide and varied, and product designers and developers are sure to return often to this comprehensive resource.
Three key boards we like from element14:

  • Design technique
  • Reference design
  • Schematic

Cost: FREE
23. Electronics and Electrical Engineering Design Forum
@EE_Web
Electronics and Electrical Engineering Design Forum
Part of the EE Web Electrical Engineering Community, Electronics and Electrical Engineering Design Forum is a resource for product designers and developers to go to find electronics and electrical engineering questions and answers. Simply register to pose questions and join discussions in categories that include connectors, analogs, electromechanical, and others.
Three key threads we like from Electronics and Electrical Engineering Design Forum:

Cost: FREE
24. The Designer’s Guide Community
The Designer's Guide Community
A resource for analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit designers, the Designer’s Guide Community includes links to practical papers, example models, theory, and other resources. The forum is the most popular feature of the site, as designers share information, challenges, and ideas.
Three key boards we like from The Designer’s Guide Community:

Cost: FREE
25. Electronic Circuits Forum
Electronic Circuits Forum
With dozens of active topics, Electronic Circuits Forum is a resource for electronic circuit and project discussion. Circuits, projects, and hobbyist information are just a few of the active topics in this forum that serves as a resource for product design.
Three key threads we like from Electronic Circuits Forum:

Cost: FREE
26. All About Circuits
@AACircuits
All About Circuits
All About Circuits is a community and resource for electronics enthusiasts. The site includes links to online electricity and electronics textbooks, videos, worksheets, and blogs that are useful resources in themselves. The forums range from those regarding general topics to specific questions and challenges, making All About Circuits a robust resource for people studying and working in product design and development.
Three forums we like from All About Circuits:

Cost: FREE
27. EDA Board
@EDAboard
EDA Board
An active and professional electrical engineering and electronics forum for engineers from all over the world, EDA Board is a useful product design and development resource. Thousands of threads and users keep the forums fresh and current.
Three key forums we like from EDA Board:

Cost: FREE
28. Autodesk Forums
@autodesk
Autodesk Forums
Of course, product design and development engineers and professionals are familiar with Autodesk for 3D design and engineering services. The expertise associated with Autodesk software is present in their forums, which provide a space for sharing questions, answers, and expert advice.
Three key boards we like from Autodesk Forums:

Cost: FREE
How-To’s & Tutorials
29. Circuit Solutions Notebook
Circuit Solutions Notebook
A collection of how-to’s, Circuit Solutions Notebook is  a resource provided by David A. Johnson, P.E., a consultant electronics engineer and his site, Discover Electronics. The notebook itself contains the projects that Dave found to be interesting because they pose technical challenges and require solutions using novel sensors or sensors used in an unusual way. Product designers and developers are sure to be intrigued by this resource.
Three key projects we like from Circuit Solutions Notebook:

Cost: FREE
30. Electronics Design & Development Process
@RadioElec
Electronics Design & Development Process
Electronics Design & Development Process is a tutorial made available by Radio-Electronics.com, a site that is geared toward professional electronics engineers. This tutorial is just one of the many resources offered by Radio-Electronics.com, which features industry news, analysis, and a slew of other items of interest to product designers and developers.
Three key points we like from Electronics Design & Development Process:

  • The stated electronics development process should assist the overall workflow rather than hinder it
  • Many activities during the electronics development phase must be undertaken in parallel, so the development team must communicate and coordinate
  • Take advantage of the greater levels of computer simulation available and fully simulate as many circuits as possible prior to building prototypes

Cost: FREE
31. How to Prototype Without Using Printed Circuit Boards
@instructables
How to Prototype Without Using Printed Circuit Boards
Instructables “is a place that lets you explore, document, and share your creations,” and it has grown to include more than 100,000 projects. This particular project is written as a tutorial by Michael B. LeBlanc, who teaches interdisciplinary design at NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Product designers and developers who spend time working from home especially will appreciate this resource.
Three key points we like from How to Prototype Without Using Printed Circuit Board:

  • Using Michael’s technique, it is possible to assemble a dependable electronic board using perfboard, keener wire, solder, and a few other common tools
  • Use IC sockets whenever possible
  • If you have wires soldered in place, it is useful to feed other wires underneath existing wires to help hold the new wires in place prior to soldering them

Cost: FREE
32. Arduino Tutorials
@electrocircuits
Arduino Tutorials
The Arduino Tutorials are available on the Electro Schematics site, which also includes links to tools, power supply, and other information and resources relevant to product design and development. There are 12 total Arduino Tutorials available for product design engineers to explore.
Three key tutorials we like from Arduino Tutorials:

Cost: FREE
Online Journals & Magazines
33. Journal of Electronic Design Technology
 
Journal of Electronic Design Technology (JoEDT)
Available in both print and online forms, the Journal of Electronic Design Technology focuses on “the rapid publication of fundamental research papers on all areas of electronic design technologies.” The journal covers electronics circuits, electronics theory, CAD, analog electronics, and more topics of interest to product design and development engineers.
Three articles we like from Journal of Electronic Design Technology:

Cost: Some articles are available free of charge: Contact for subscription information for full access
34. Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
@hrpub
Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Available through Horizon Research Publishing Corporation, Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a peer-reviewed journal publishing original and high-quality research papers. Topics cover all areas of electrical and electronic engineering and offers the latest information, making the journal a great product design and development resource.
Three articles we like from Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering:

Cost: FREE
35. Design Automation for Embedded Systems
Design Automation for Embedded Systems
A journal published by Springer Science+Business Media, Design Automation for Embedded Systems includes 17 volumes and covers several topics relating to product design and development in several sectors, including automotive, electronics, and engineering, among others. With topics ranging from circuits and systems to CAE and design, Design Automation for Embedded Systems is a useful product design and development resource.
Three articles we like from Design Automation for Embedded Systems:

Cost: Some articles are available free of charge: Contact for subscription information for full access
36. Journal of Electronic Testing

Journal of Electronic Testing
Noted as the only journal dedicated to electronic testing, the Journal of Electronic Testing includes the latest research results and applications in the field. Articles cover VLSI device testing, PCB and electronic systems testing, quality and reliability, and others that are of interest to product design and development engineers.
Three articles we like from Journal of Electronic Testing:

Cost: Some articles are available free of charge: Contact for subscription information for full access
37. Circuit Cellar
@circuitcellar
Circuit Cellar
An online magazine, Circuit Cellar is a well-known source for embedded electronics engineering information. Available monthly, the magazine is a product design and development resource appropriate for professionals, academics, and electronics specialists who regularly work with embedded, MCU-related technologies.
Three topics we like from Circuit Cellar:

  • Five-function, network-connected signal analyzer
  • Reverse engineering
  • A DIY approach to ISE project management

Cost: 

  • Print/Digital Combo Subscription:
    • 1 year: $85
    • 2 years: $135
    • 3 years: $180
  • Print Subscription:
    • 1 year: $50
    • 2 years: $80
    • 3 years: $105
  • Digital Subscription:
    • 1 year: $50
    • 2 years: $80
    • 3 years: $105

38. Printed Circuit Design & Fab
Printed Circuit Design & Fab
Printed Circuit Design & Fab is an online magazine with articles written by academics and experts in the field. Featuring analysis, the latest trends, and research results, among other topics, Printed Circuit Design & Fab is a complete resource for product design and development.
Three articles we like from Printed Circuit Design & Fab:

Cost: Some articles are available free of charge: Contact for subscription information for full access
39. Circuits Today
@circuitstoday
Circuits Today
Written to deliver the latest content in the electronics industry to a global community of readers, Circuits Today is an appropriate resource for everyone from product design and development professionals to students. Topics cover circuit design, electronic circuits and components, tech news, and more.
Three articles we like from Circuits Today:

Cost: Some articles are available free of charge: Contact for subscription information for full access
40. New Electronics
@New_Electronics
New Electronics
Stay up to date with the latest trends in electronics with New Electronics and their most recent 12 digital magazines available for download as interactive issues or PDF files. A wealth of information, New Electronics digital magazines are terrific product design and development resources.
Three topics we like from New Electronics:

  • Chip and system builders work to make each part identifiably unique
  • Use case testing helps designers deal with verification challenges
  • The growing need for technology that supports touch-based interaction

Cost: Some articles are available free of charge: Contact for subscription information for full access
Videos & Webinars
41. Introduction to 3D Printing
@RSComponents
Introduction to 3D Printing
3D Printing is becoming as much a part of product design and development as PCB and CAD, and this video from RS Components is a great place to get started with 3D printing for those who are unfamiliar with it. A quick two-minute introduction, the video gives an informative overview of 3D Printing.
Three key points we like from Introduction to 3D Printing:

  • 3D printers are capable of printing complex and practical objects
  • Designers and engineers use 3D printing to turn sketches into objects in a few hours, rather than in weeks or months
  • 3D printing is reliable and affordable

Cost: FREE
42. Exploring Virtualization Options for Adding New Technology to Safety-Critical Devices
@QNX_News
Exploring Virtualization Options for Adding New Technology to Safety-Critical Devices
From QNX Software Systems, Exploring Virtualization Options for Adding New Technology to Safety-Critical Devices is a 60-minute webinar. The main focus of the webinar is to show designers and developers how to minimize hardware costs while protecting safety-criticality.
Three key points we like from Exploring Virtualization Options for Adding New Technology to Safety-Critical Devices:

  • Virtualization options and their pros and cons
  • Adaptive partitioning versus virtualization for achieving separation of safety-critical systems
  • How to maintain realtime support for industrial automation protocols without affecting safety certification efforts

Cost: Contact for pricing information
43. How to Improve EMI Performance with Power Supply Design Tips
@TXInstruments
How to Improve EMI Performance with Power Supply Design Tips
A 60-minute webinar from Texas Instruments, How to Improve EMI Performance with Power Supply Design Tips is an informative product design and development resource. Covering radiated EMI and how to improve it with PCB design, the webinar offers practical examples for design engineers.
Three key topics we like from How to Improve EMI Performance with Power Supply Design Tips:

  • Power supply EMI PCB design considerations
  • Practical application solutions
  • Reference designs and resources

Cost: Contact for pricing information
44. Achieving Energy Efficiency for IoT Designs
@synopsys
Achieveing Energy Efficiency for IoT Designs
Synopsys is known for being a leader in EDA, and this webinar includes all of the expertise you would expect from the company. With a focus on implementing advanced low power techniques for energy-efficient sensing, processing, and communications, Achieving Energy Efficiency for IoT Designs is a worthwhile 60-minute product design and development resource.
Three key topics we like from Achieving Energy Efficiency for IoT Designs:

  • The latest trends in IoT designs
  • Popular architectures used in the latest IoT applications for high-end, low-end, and smart analog systems
  • IoT-specific design considerations for improving system power usage and overall energy efficiency for a variety of applications

Cost: Contact for pricing information
45. Techniques for Reducing Your FPGA Power Supply Footprint
@alteracorp
Techniques for Reducing Your FPGA Power Supply Footprint
A 60-minute webinar from Altera and Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting (OTEC), Techniques for Reducing Your FPGA Power Supply Footprint features Paul Nickelsberg, OTEC President and Chief Technical Officer. The webinar covers FPGA and non-FPGA related designs.
Three key topics we like from Techniques for Reducing Your FPGA Power Supply Footprint:

  • Case studies using Enpirion PowerSoCs with a variety of complex point of load uses to achieve aggressive miniaturized, affordable functionality
  • Real-life experiences that consider power supply tradeoffs and prioritizing features to meet end product demand challenges
  • Various applications where power supply solution size is valuable in both FPGA and non-FPGA related designs

Cost: Contact for pricing information
46. Developing Advanced Embedded Systems with Altera Cyclone V SoC and element14 Lark Board
@alteracorp
@element14
Developing Advanced Embedded Systems with Altera Cyclone V SoC and element14 Lark Board
A nearly 50-minute webinar, Developing Advanced Embedded Systems with Altera Cyclone V SoC and element14 Lark Board is presented by Todd Koelling, Sr. Manager of SoC Product Marketing at Altera, and Craig Stiegman, Technology Development Manager at Newark element14. The webinar is a highly technical and informative resource for product designers and developers.
Three key topics we like from Developing Advanced Embedded Systems with Altera Cyclone V SoC and element14 Lark Board:

  • Introduction to Altera’s Cyclone V SoC family
  • Lark Board’s main features and benefits
  • Altera’s ARM-based SoC FPGAs
  • Benefits of SoC FPGA integration

Cost: FREE
47. Design Gateway: System-level Circuit Engineering
@ZukenAmericas
Design Gateway
Product designers and developers know Zuken for its PCB design software solutions and electrical wiring design. This 20-minute Zuken webinar does not disappoint, as it showcases Design Gateway and Zuken’s expertise in product design engineering.
Three topics we like from Design Gateway: System-level Circuit Engineering:

  • Detecting errors and verifying performance early in the design process through embedded simulation and analysis
  • Meeting design requirements with centralized constraint management in spreadsheet format for all rules in the design, both electrical and physical
  • Advanced hierarchical and design reuse techniques and advantages

Cost: Contact for pricing information
48. Outside-of-the-Box Solutions for Coupling Applications
@DesignWorld
Outside-of-the-box solutions for coupling applications
Design World’s industry experts cover unique coupling applications with unusual challenges and their solutions in this on-demand webinar. Of course, Design World’s industry experts’ expertise is evident in the webinar and makes it a not-to-be-missed product design and development resource.
Three topics we like from Outside-of-the-Box Solutions for Coupling Applications:

  • Couplings handle overload problems in pumping applications
  • Couplings correct RPM droop in automotive testing applications
  • Couples withstand high temperature applications

Cost: Contact for pricing information
49. Würth Elektronik Webinars
@we_online
Würth Elektronik Webinars
Würth Elektronik is committed to modern electronics and handles international operations in three markets: electronic and electromechanical components, circuit boards, and intelligent systems. With the company’s broad range of electronics, they are a valuable resource for product design and development; that’s why their webinars are so popular.
Three webinars we like from Würth Elektronik:

Cost: FREE
50. Mini-Circuits Webinars
@MiniCircuits
Mini-Circuits Webinars
Mini-Circuits handles RF, IF, and microwave products and is known as a leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing them, along with integrated modules for commercial, industrial, space, and military applications. The site offers more than a half dozen webinars for viewing, and they all are informative product design and development resources in trending electronics topics.
Three webinars we like from Mini-Circuits:

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