Disclosed is a method, system, and computer program product for automated implementation of pipeline flip-flops in an electronic design. In one embodiment, the pipelined analog-to-digital converter comprises a first stage, a second stage, and a third stage. This structure results in a laminate having improved tear resistance. Despite the drops being in regions with air velocity gradients across the drops, it is found that the lateral forces are such that droplet placement on the print media surface is accurate and well controlled.