Getting systems onto printed circuit assemblies: navigating the path from concepts to successful products

Many companies have overcome the barriers to successfully getting systems implemented onto PCB assemblies. The adoption of new design paradigms has solved many of the problems associated with the electrical designer making design decisions without complete information. A shift to the new paradigm has also improved the flow of market requirement and design intent information throughout the entire design process. Finally, new process management technology has greatly improved a company´s ability to formally capture, distribute, and track their design processes. This technology has offered significant advantages in refining a process based on a company´s best practices. Changes in market conditions and technology will create other new barriers to getting systems designed onto printed circuit boards. Successful companies will anticipate these changes and quickly adapt to meet the new challenges