Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the foundation for all electronic devices we rely on daily. You can implement numerous techniques to enhance PCBs’ performance and functionality. Let’s look at seven advanced PCB design techniques that quickly turn PCB assembly services …
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The Ultimate Guide to Efficient PCB Layout Design
When you begin the journey of efficient PCB layout design, you’ll quickly realize that it’s more than just placing components and connecting traces. It’s about mastering the intricate balance of performance, manufacturability, and reliability. Here are some advanced strategies that …
Read MoreChoosing the Right Printed Circuit Board Design Software: A Comparative Guide
You’re searching for the right printed circuit board (PCB) design software, right? With numerous options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This comparative guide will examine the main factors when selecting a printed circuit board design software. By the end, …
Read MoreTop 5 PCB Design Rules You Need to Know
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design is a complex art that demands precision and knowledge. Not adhering to certain fundamental rules can lead to the production of poor-quality PCBs, potentially compromising your entire project. This can cause delayed timelines, increased costs, …
Read MoreThe Future of Printed Circuit Board Design: Innovations in Software
Printed circuit board (PCB) design is at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving technology field. As electronic devices become more complex and compact, the demand for efficient and reliable PCBs continues to rise. To meet these demands, software developers …
Read MorePrinted Circuit Board Basics: From Design to Final Artwork
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) play a vital role in the functioning of electronic devices. Whether it’s your smartphone, laptop, or even your car, chances are there’s a PCB inside powering its various components. But have you ever wondered how these …
Read MoreEmpowering Entrepreneurs: How PCB Prototype Services Fuel Startups
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, startups face numerous challenges in their quest for success. The most critical aspect of any startup’s journey is to develop and test its product. That is where PCB prototype services play pivotal roles in …
Read MoreRouting Signals Between PCB Layers
Part 1: An ESD Example Signal Current Flow in a Layer Transition Abstract: Printed circuit board, PCB, signal paths must often change layers in a board stackup. Under some conditions this can cause problems. An ESD example is used to …
Read MoreTime & Money Saving Design Rules: Insights from a Fabricator
As a PCB fabricator we’re frequently asked, “What are your basic design rules?” Typically what designers are looking for are some guidelines to follow when designing a PCB layout, though this could mean a variety of things. Over the years …
Read MoreENEPIG Plating Guide: Guide To Evolution of PCB Finishes
The evolution of technology manufacturing is always moving towards a higher level of complexity. Newer designs have to be lighter, faster and smaller with every iteration of the next device. Not only do we continue to move towards more complex …
Read MoreChoosing Optimal Trace Width: Guide for The PCB Design
A factor to consider when designing single-layer and multi-layer PCBs is trace width. As with other design factors for PCBs, requirements for a good trace width can impact the size and layout of a PCB. Reducing PCB size may reduce costs, but there’s still a need to ensure you have sufficient...
Read MoreMastering The Printed PCB Design: Secrets for Excellence
Designing for excellence requires a disciplined approach of keeping the reliability of the PCB at the forefront of the design process. The performance of the PCB isn’t of much consequence if the board fails prematurely due to low-grade components or unaccounted for peak current...
Read MoreOptimizing the PCB Manufacturing: Ensure Correct Files
You’ve completed a PCB design and are ready to send the design to be manufactured. But the file export process isn’t always straightforward, and, depending on the PCB manufacturer, specific requirements may vary. Here are some helpful design file guidelines...
Read MoreHigh Temperature PCB Design Considerations
Printed Circuit Boards are indispensable electronic devices, but sometimes engineers are faced with temperature constraints that force them to think outside the box. In this article, we will be giving a high-level overview of designing a high temperature circuit board, and along the way we will...
Read MoreSingle-sided or Double-sided PCBs?
Fundamentally, single-sided and double-sided printed circuit boards serve the same purpose. Both serve as catalysts for electrical connections between components, however there are some key differences that set them apart from each other. More specifically, they differ in the costs associated with production and development processes, as well as ampacity differences.
Read MoreResources for Learning Electronic Design
Whether you’re a professional design engineer, an electrical engineering student, or an electronics enthusiast/hobbyist/maker, it pays to never stop learning. Fortunately, this is the information age and there’s no shortage of resources available to learn about electronics design. There are many other great electronics design resources available and we thought we’d share a few of our favorites.
Read MoreCreating a Successful Multilayer Printed Circuit Board
Printed Circuit Boards today face an ever-increasing demand in capabilities including high speed, low weight, higher component density, miniaturization, and more. Multi-layer PCBs can help meet those increased demands. A multi-layer PCB is created from two or more PCBs stacked together, although they are not simply laid one on top of the other.
Read MoreGuide to Manufacturing The Best Printed Circuit Boards
We’ve written extensively on topics related to ensuring that the PCB manufacturing process goes smoothly, but today, we’re going to take a higher-level view of the process, from idea to ready for manufacturing, and offer up our recommendations on steps to follow to ensure the desired outcome is achieved.
Read MoreTips for Including Fonts & Graphics on a PCB
As PCB aesthetics continue to grow in importance, we’re manufacturing more designs with specific fonts and graphics as a part of the PCB’s silkscreen layer. But if you’re not following the process we’re about to describe, don’t be surprised if things don’t turn out quite the way you expect!
Read MoreSecrets of a Fabrication Drawing
Essential to the success of any printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing project are the detailed notes included in the fabrication drawing. While the design files (typically Gerber or ODB++) contain the most basic structure and outline of the board design, it is the fabrication drawing that tells the manufacturer the specific details about a board that make it unique.
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