We are delighted to celebrate the milestone of 1,000 registrations in the Digital Design Compass! Shortly after the first birthday and the big release in July 2024, we cracked the 1000 mark - a perfect moment to say thank you.
The Digital Design Compass, which launched in June 2023 with an impressive 250 registrations, has continued to grow. With an increase of around 50 registrations per month, it reached this significant milestone in September 2024. This shows not only the growing interest, but also the added value that the Compass offers our users.
What makes the Digital Design Compass so unique?
With 17 main chapters, 22 PCB type representatives with comprehensive design rules, over 100 detailed knowledge articles and more than 400 graphics and illustrations, the Digital Design Compass provides an in-depth knowledge base for engineering and design rules. This content supports all of KSG's PCB technologies and also provides valuable general insights.
Important features that impress:
- Comprehensive construction and design rules for all KSG PCB technologies.
- Information on design to cost in many places.
- Design solutions for complex requirements such as µBGAs or thermal management for power components.
- A powerful search function with around 400 keywords that allows you to search and find in no time at all.
The Digital Design Compass supports developers, specifiers and layouters in creating a fast, complete PCB data package that can be produced without additional clarification effort for every use.
Our most popular knowledge articles:
Since its launch in June 2023, more than 100 knowledge articles have been accumulated. The following articles have proven to be particularly valuable:
- 4.2 Base material standard PCB
- 3.1.1 HDI/SBU circuit board
- 3.2.1 Multilayer printed circuit board
- 9.1 Solder mask
- 5.1 Benefits/production formats
More than just a knowledge database
With additional functions such as clickable codes in design rule graphics, the management of watch lists, FAQs, the ability to share articles and precise jump navigation, the Digital Design Compass offers everything you need for your daily work in layout. Whether as a reference work, knowledge database or training tool - the Compass is versatile and indispensable.
Have we piqued your interest? Register today for the Digital Design Compass and make this tool a success factor for your projects. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions!
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