# \#design

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## [OPEN DISCUSSION: Which PCB design software do you use and why?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-which-pcb-design-software-do-you-use-and-why/3156)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-which-pcb-design-software-do-you-use-and-why/3156 "2025-05-12T15:21:56Z")

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Tell us your go-to PCB design software—what makes it your favorite, and what feature can you not live without?

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## [OPEN DISCUSSION: How do you ensure that your PCB design is ready for assembly? Do you run DFA checks?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-how-do-you-ensure-that-your-pcb-design-is-ready-for-assembly-do-you-run-dfa-checks/2859)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-discussion-how-do-you-ensure-that-your-pcb-design-is-ready-for-assembly-do-you-run-dfa-checks/2859 "2025-02-07T15:11:49Z")

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When it comes to PCB design, ensuring it’s ready for assembly is crucial to avoid costly rework and delays. Isn’t that right? :point\_right: How do you ensure that your design is assembly-ready? :point\_right: Do you run…

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## [Ask Me Anything about PCB Design Constraints](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-pcb-design-constraints/1511)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-pcb-design-constraints/1511 "2024-06-25T19:52:03Z")

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Participate in our next Ask Me Anything about design constraints where you can ask us questions on: Best practices for managing design constraints Tips for optimizing layout and routing Strategies for mitigating common…

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## [5 critical DFM parameters for your PCB design](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/5-critical-dfm-parameters-for-your-pcb-design/543)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/5-critical-dfm-parameters-for-your-pcb-design/543 "2023-11-27T21:05:05Z")

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## [Better DFM is an online design tool that checks for manufacturability of an electronic circuit design](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/better-dfm-is-an-online-design-tool-that-checks-for-manufacturability-of-an-electronic-circuit-design/274)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/better-dfm-is-an-online-design-tool-that-checks-for-manufacturability-of-an-electronic-circuit-design/274 "2023-10-26T17:39:12Z")

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The primary objective of this tool is to simplify the product design while enhancing the functional performance of the electronic circuit, making it easier to manufacture. We also offer our customers the opportunity to c…