Printed Circuit Design & Fab - July 2008 - (Page 21) SYSTEM dESiGn !FiGurE 3. Integrating rF with the rest of the PCB design can reduce cycle times and produce a more competitive product. Unfortunately, this is often at odds with the first two business requirments. More competitive products often require the use of advanced IC, FPGA, and PCB fabrication technologies, which adds to the complexity of the design process. FiGurE 4. only sophisticated design flows can provide what is necessary to meet electronics companies’ business needs. ! Industry Trends Increase Design Complexity We have all heard the expression, “the world is going global,” and this really applies to the electronics industry. Not all that long ago, the design and manufacture of electronic products of any significant complexity were performed in the U.S. or Europe. In recent years, China ramped up its manufacturing capabilities so that it can now produce equally sophisticated products. Companies in the U.S. and Europe now routinely outsource much of their manufacturing to facilities overseas. Following the manufacturing, design talent in countries like China is also rapidly improving and many companies are outsourcing all or part of their designs as well. So “going global” means that not only must companies compete with countries like China, but also leverage the talent in China while protecting internal IP, managing an increasingly complex infrastructure, and creating differentiated products. TECH CIRCUITS, INC. A proud Taiyo Partner. www.techcircuits.com NEW & IMPROVED! HIGH DEFINITION PSR-4100WL (HD) ➤ (LEFT TO RIGHT) MIKE SCANIFFE, Solder Mask Manager EDGAR MOJICA, Solder Mask Technician RON ABBOTT, Assistant Supervisor JOHN CRONIN, Production Manager JULY 2008 CircuiTree Ad JULY08_vFINAL.indd 1 printEd circuit dESign & fAB 6/3/08 9:38:11 AM 21 http://www.techcircuits.com http://www.taiyo-america.com http://www.taiyo-america.com
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