Importance of verifying circuit designs

I recently faced a challenge while debugging a circuit that seemed perfectly designed but failed to meet compliance during the review stage. It really highlighted the need for thorough verification processes in CAD work, especially in light of the latest electrical codes. Has anyone else experienced this discrepancy between design accuracy and real-world application?

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I totally get that! Verifying designs against the latest codes can be tricky; I’ve had to redo a PCB because of missed compliance too. Have you used simulation tools like LTspice or Altium for double-checking?

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Spot on about the compliance checks! I once had a circuit pass all simulations but fail a compliance review, costing us time and budget. Have you considered incorporating automated verification tools to cross-check against the latest standards?

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