POWER: Overlook It at Your Own Peril.

The article discusses the importance of considering power requirements in board- and system-level design. It emphasizes that power is often overlooked by designers, which can lead to serious problems such as false switching and timing issues. The article highlights the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) as a valuable resource for designers to learn about the latest developments in power electronics. APEC offers professional education seminars, technical sessions, and an exhibition featuring vendors showcasing their power-related solutions. The article concludes by mentioning that coverage of the APEC event can be found on the website. [Extracted from the article]