Lisa's Column

10 Tips for PCB Stackup Design

by Sales pcb hero February 28, 2024

Designing a PCB stackup is a crucial aspect of creating a robust and reliable printed circuit board. Here are ten tips for PCB stackup design: La...

Posted in #PCBA, PCB design, PCB Layer stack-up

How to Read Electrical schematics

by Sales pcb hero February 26, 2024

Reading electrical schematics is a fundamental skill for understanding and interpreting electronic circuits. Here are some steps to effectively rea...

Posted in PCB design, Schematic diagram, Schematic to PCB

Why Is Controlled Impedance So Important in PCB Design ?

by Sales pcb hero February 26, 2024

Controlled impedance is crucial in PCB design, especially for high-speed digital and RF/microwave applications, due to the following reasons: Signa...

Posted in Impedance Control PCB, PCB design, PCB Impedance Matching

Learning about High-Speed PCB Design

by Sales pcb hero February 26, 2024

When it comes to high-speed PCB design, there are several critical aspects to consider to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of electronic...

Posted in HDI PCB, PCB design

How to Reduce EMI to Improve Signal Integrity ?

by Sales pcb hero February 26, 2024

Reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) is crucial for improving signal integrity in electronic systems. Here are some steps you can take to re...

Posted in PCB design

How to design 900MHz antenna

by Sales pcb hero February 21, 2024

Designing a 900MHz antenna involves understanding the principles of RF (Radio Frequency) antenna theory and practical design skills. Antennas at 90...

Posted in circuitdesign, design, PCB design

PWM Cooling-FAN Control and Over Temperature Protection using LM35 and ATTiny13

by Sales pcb hero February 21, 2024

Creating a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) cooling fan controller with over-temperature protection using an LM35 temperature sensor and an ATtiny13 mi...

Posted in circuit, PCB design

How to add a Board Outline to Gerber Plots in DesignSpark PCB?

by Sales pcb hero February 20, 2024

Adding a board outline to Gerber files in DesignSpark PCB, which is a software tool for designing PCB layouts, involves defining the shape of the P...

Posted in gerber, PCB design

How to Reduce Ringing in Your PCB Designs

by Sales pcb hero February 20, 2024

Reducing ringing in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs is important to maintain signal integrity and minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI). ...

Posted in PCB design

Blind and Buried Via Optimization in PCB Design

by Sales pcb hero February 19, 2024

Blind and buried vias are used in PCB design to optimize space on densely populated boards where routing space is limited. Both are types of vias t...

Posted in #blind via, #burid via, PCB design

PCB Design for Assembly Checklist: 9 Important Checks for Layout Engineers

by Sales pcb hero February 19, 2024

When undertaking a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design for assembly, it is critical to perform several checks to ensure that the design can be effec...

Posted in circuitdesign, PCB design

Designing 8 and 14-Layer HDI PCBs with Stacked Vias

by Sales pcb hero February 01, 2024

Designing 8 and 14-layer High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs with stacked vias calls for an understanding of advanced PCB design techniques, parti...

Posted in HDI PCB, PCB design, PCB Layer stack-up, Through-Hole Vias