In today's increasingly connected and digital world, PCBs are the unsung heroes that power our devices, from smartphones to spacecraft. Yet, the art and science of designing these crucial components often go unnoticed. That’s where this episode comes in.
Today, we shine a spotlight on the critical role PCBs play in modern technology and explore the best practices that drive innovation and reliability.
In this episode, Mike Konrad tries to unravel the mysteries of PCB design, tackle complex challenges, and unlock the secrets to creating high-performance, efficient, and reliable circuit boards. Whether you're a seasoned PCB designer looking to sharpen your skills, a budding engineer eager to learn the ropes, or simply a tech enthusiast curious about the technology that shapes our lives, this episode has something for everyone.
He is joined by Dr. Zach Peterson. Zach is a well-known researcher and electronics designer. In 2017, he founded Northwest Engineering Solutions as a technology consultancy and has since grown the company into an innovative design and manufacturing house for advanced electronic products.
He conducted his Applied Physics Ph.D. research in ZnO random laser theory and stability and his M.Sc. Physics research in chemisorptive sensors for environmental monitoring at Portland State University. He also received his MBA (Leadership & Finance) from Adams State University. His work has been published in over a dozen peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and he has written 2500+ technical articles on PCB design for a number of companies.
He is a member of IEEE Photonics Society, IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, American Physical Society, and the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA). He previously served as a voting member on the INCITS Quantum Computing Technical Advisory Committee working on technical standards for quantum electronics, and he currently serves on the IEEE P31-86 Working Group focused on Port Interface Representing Photonic Signals Using SPICE-class Circuit Simulators.
He will speak on Signal Integrity in Thin PCB Materials and IC Substrates at PCB East in June.
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RM 141: Component Tape Splicing Best Practices
PCB Chat 129: Electronics Design Market Update with Wally Rhines
PCB Chat 128: The Latest HDP Consortium Projects
RM 139: Environmentally Responsible Alternatives to Traditional PCB Fabrication
PCB Chat 127: Matthias Wagner on AI-Based PCB Design Tools
RM 138: Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices
RM 137: Building a Sustainable Career with a Sustainable Impact
PCB Chat 127: David Schild on US Strategy for Supply Chain Readiness
PCB Chat 126: Andrew Scheuermann on AI in Electronics
RM 136: Environmentally Responsible/Sustainable Conformal Coating
PCB Chat 125: Manny Marcano on Spinoff of Accelerated Designs
PCB Chat 124: Wally Rhines on the Latest PCB Design Software Market Data
RM 134 -- 2023 Podcast Season Wrap-Up
RM 133: Novel Wireless / Wearable ESD Monitoring
PCB Chat 123: US PCB Legislation Update with David Schild of PCBAA
PCB Chat 122: Robert Feranec on PCB Design
RM 132: HZO’s Lisa Rizzo on Ultra-Thin Conformal Coating
RM 131: Industry Icon Bob Willis
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