When it is and when it is not a good idea to update an old electronic design? A vexing question indeed, and whose answer lays with a variety of considerations, from changes in technology to ownership of intellectual property. Some of the more unobvious reasons that influence a decision may surprise you… This article presents our proven nine-step process.

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Designing a piece of electronic hardware such that it works reliably from the get-go is a challenge, especially if it has to work outdoors or in extreme environments where temperature, humidity, vibration and radiation are the enemies of electronics. Unfortunately, while a growing number of new electronic designs are destined to be used outdoors, the art of designing for harsh environments is not typically part of an engineering school’s curriculum.

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