Licky's Column

12 rules to properly design your PCB stackup

by Licky Li

12 rules to properly design your PCB stackup

The stackup A stackup is the arrangement of layers of copper and insulators that make up a PCB before designing the final layout of the board. Man...
Posted in design, PCB design

Radiofrequency (RF) PCB Guidelines

by Licky Li

Radiofrequency (RF) PCB Guidelines

RF Transmission Lines  A large number of Maxim’s RF segments require controlled impedance transmission lines that will move RF capacity to (or fro...
Posted in PCB design, RF pcb

Top 5 Fatal Mistakes Made With PCB Designs

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Top 5 Fatal Mistakes Made With PCB Designs

Common Mistakes In PCB Designing 1) Incorrectly Locating Decoupling Capacitors Decoupling capacitors always connect in parallel with the power sup...
Posted in PCB design

5 Must Know Rules to achieve impedance control in PCB

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5 Must Know Rules to achieve impedance control in PCB

Impedance measurement To validate the design of a PCB, verifying at a practical level the impedance value assumed along the transmission lines, the...
Posted in Impedance, Impedance Control PCB, PCB design, PCB layout

The 10 most common mistakes to avoid in PCB design

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The 10 most common mistakes to avoid in PCB design

1 – Wrong trace geometry PCB traces are responsible for transmitting electrical signals between the various components of the circuit, respecting p...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout

Types Of Vias in PCB Design- High Speed PCB Design Guidelines

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Types Of Vias in PCB Design- High Speed PCB Design Guidelines

pcb via size guidelines for vias in pcb design is an important topic that is often mentioned. In high speed board design, multi-layer PCBs are oft...
Posted in #via in pcb, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, Via-in-pad

10 Best Free PCB Design Software

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10 Best Free PCB Design Software

Designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) can be a complex and daunting task, but with the right tools, it can be quite easy and even fun. PCB design...
Posted in PCB design, PCB fabrication

Simple DC Booster Using 555 Timer IC

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Simple DC Booster Using 555 Timer IC

Simple DC Booster Using 555 Timer IC
Posted in circuit

PS2 Keyboard and Mouse.

by Licky Li

PS2 Keyboard and Mouse.

PS2 Keyboard and Mouse. Serial Port,Parallel Port US8 (x6). Ethernet, Audio (x3)
Posted in IOT, module, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication

PCB Layout Design Tips – Grounding Considerations

by Licky Li

PCB Layout Design Tips – Grounding Considerations

  PCB layout designers have always been concerned about these prominent questions, as how to plan an effective grounding system on the board,...
Posted in PCB design, PCB layout

Everything you need to know about PCB Components Assembly Machine

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Everything you need to know about PCB Components Assembly Machine

When manufacturers are producing PC boards in bulk, they are more likely to avoid soldering components onto the PCBs manually. Instead, they will ...
Posted in circuit, pcba, smt, solder mask, soldering

How to design couple of different PCBs in one panel

by Licky Li

How to design couple of different PCBs in one panel

Optimize the global manufacturing cost of PCB and PCBA prototypes When it comes to start a PCB design for prototypes, Most circuit board designers ...
Posted in PCB design, PCB layout