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How to Identify Electronic Components in a PCB Layout

by Licky Li

How to Identify Electronic Components in a PCB Layout

Identifying Electronic Components Most electronic components will come with some information you can use to identify each component. At minimum, yo...
Posted in PCB design, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout

An in-depth analysis on PCB stackup

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An in-depth analysis on PCB stackup

What is a PCB stackup? The most convenient way to arrange the PCB layer (Copper and insulating layer) is PCB stackup. This is the earlier ste...
Posted in PCB design, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout

2-layer vs. 4-layer PCB

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2-layer vs. 4-layer PCB

What is a 2-layer PCB? A 2-layer PCB, as indicated by its name, is composed of a pair of conductive layers, usually made of copper, with an i...
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Guide to Understanding Through Hole PCB

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Guide to Understanding Through Hole PCB

Among to all of the types of PCB, through hole PCB is an extensively used type. Through hole technology is a reliable way to attach components to...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing, PCB Milling

Common Causes of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Failure

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Common Causes of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Failure

What is PCB failure To begin with, PCB, or simply “board,” is a laminated structure that comprises conductive and insulating layers. In nearl...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

What is the Etching Process in PCB Manufacturing: The Complete Guide

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What is the Etching Process in PCB Manufacturing: The Complete Guide

High-tech components fabrication is inextricably linked to printed circuit board (PCBs) production. Such pieces of electronics are the core of mo...
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PCB Hole Types

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PCB Hole Types

Printed circuit boards have many different features, all of which affect the physical appearance and function of the board. Some of these features ...
Posted in #blind via, #burid via, #through-hole via, #via in pcb, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, Via covering, Via-in-pad

PCB Layout considerations

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PCB Layout considerations

Designing the layout of your printed circuit board is crucial to creating a reliable, cost-effective board. While circuit design and component sele...
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What is trace impedance?

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What is trace impedance?

In printed circuit boards, wires and traces are typically formed from copper because it is the least-resistant element apart from silver. Put an oh...
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PCB Layer Stackup Capabilities

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PCB Layer Stackup Capabilities

THE PURPOSE OF PCB LAYER STACKUPS A PCB stackup refers to the arrangement of copper and insulating layers that make up a PCB. These layers are arra...
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How to Design a PCB Panel for Less Money?

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How to Design a PCB Panel for Less Money?

Introduction: PCB panel is a combination of several PCB unit boards with various possible connection modes, as shown in the figures below. Typical,...
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Single-Layer vs. Multi-layer PCBs

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Single-Layer vs. Multi-layer PCBs

Single-Layer vs. Multilayer PCBs: What's the Difference? You can likely guess what the significant difference is between these two types of PCBs...
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