THE OCTOPART EDGE SERIES

How to Balance the Major Cost Drivers for PCBAs

Join us for the upcoming session in the Octopart Edge series on October 29th, where we’ll explore strategies to manage the key cost drivers in Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs). This webinar is designed to provide actionable insights on how to make more cost-effective design decisions, particularly in component selection, while maintaining the quality and functionality of your project.

Date October 29, 2024

Time 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Who Should Attend:

• Engineers: Discover design techniques to minimize costs while optimizing PCB performance.
• Procurement Professionals: Learn how to manage component costs effectively throughout the design process.
• Project Managers: Gain insights on balancing project budgets by controlling PCBA cost drivers.

What to Expect:

• Cost-Optimization Techniques: Learn how design choices and component selection affect the overall cost of PCBAs.
• Design Insights: Explore real-world design examples demonstrating how to balance cost with quality.
• Supplier Collaboration: Understand how to work with suppliers to get the best deals on components without sacrificing performance.
• Interactive Q&A: Participate in a live Q&A session with industry expert Zachariah Peterson to get answers to your design and cost-related questions.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you optimize your design decisions and reduce costs in your PCBA projects. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward more efficient PCB design management!

Speakers:

Zachariah Peterson, PCB Design Expert

Zachariah Peterson has an extensive technical background in academia and industry. He currently provides research, design, and marketing services to companies in the electronics industry. Prior to working in the PCB industry, he taught at Portland State University and conducted research on random laser theory, materials, and stability. His background in scientific research spans topics in nanoparticle lasers, electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices, environmental sensors, and stochastics. His work has been published in over a dozen peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and he has written 2500+ technical articles on PCB design for a number of companies. He is a member of IEEE Photonics Society, IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, American Physical Society, and the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA). He previously served as a voting member on the INCITS Quantum Computing Technical Advisory Committee working on technical standards for quantum electronics, and he currently serves on the IEEE P3186 Working Group focused on Port Interface Representing Photonic Signals Using SPICE-class Circuit Simulators.