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Tech tips, tutorials, and best practices for PCB from the Javelin technical team

SOLIDWORKS Electrical BOMs

What is CircuitWorks?

CircuitWorks is a translator bridge for SOLIDWORKS.  It allows SOLIDWORKS to open files produced by Electrical CAD software for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design.

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Working With PCB Connectors in SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematics

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic is a comprehensive solution for documenting and managing 2D Electrical designs. Managing PCB connections in an electrical…

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ECAD and MCAD

ECAD Connected Process Solution from SOLIDWORKS

Every day, products are becoming more complex and features once the stuff of science fiction are now being offered in…

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Make a change

SVN Version Control in SOLIDWORKS PCB

Managing PCB design files is easy with the built in Subversion (SVN) Version Control System in SOLIDWORKS PCB. The SVN…

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Isolate

Class Generation in SOLIDWORKS PCB

A SOLIDWORKS PCB Class is a logical group of design objects. Grouping objects into a class allows for simplified viewing…

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Active low

Adding an Overline in SOLIDWORKS PCB

An overline in digital logic is used to indicate an inversion or NOT function. SOLIDWORKS PCB allows for overlines to…

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Feature

Configuring the Layer Stack Manager in SOLIDWORKS PCB

The PCB stackup plays a crucial role in achieving optimal product performance. A well-designed PCB stackup can ensure adequate signal…

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Import Settings

File Import in SOLIDWORKS PCB

Migrating CAD data to a new design software can be a difficult task. Whether transporting legacy data or simply accessing…

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Using SOLIDWORKS Solutions to Build a Hand Crank Flashlight: Part 1 – Mechanical Design

While working as an engineering intern in the electrical department at Javelin, I am putting my academic knowledge to the…

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Pin Swapping in SOLIDWORKS PCB

Pin swapping is a useful tool in PCB design to ensure optimal component placement and routing. Swapping electrically compatible pins…

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How to place image onto a circuit board in SOLIDWORKS PCB

You may find yourself needing to insert an image onto a circuit board for a variety of reasons. Images enable…

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Cross Over example

How to display a Wire Bump / Cross Over in SOLIDWORKS PCB

In many traditional Electrical Schematic drawings, engineers and designers would draw ‘wire bumps’ in any areas where a schematic line…

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SOLIDWORKS PCB Export Copper Traces

SOLIDWORKS PCB Export Copper Traces

One of the many advantages of SOLIDWORKS PCB is its ability to export PCB copper and traces into your mechanical…

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Electromechanical Design

Bridge the Gap Between Electrical and Mechanical Design with SOLIDWORKS PCB

A major challenge for electrical, electronics, and mechanical design teams has been the inability to transfer data efficiently between electrical…

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SOLIDWORKS PCB Custom Title Block

How to create a SOLIDWORKS PCB Custom Title Block and Sheet Template

In this article we will run through the general process of creating a SOLIDWORKS PCB custom title block and sheet template….

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