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STANDARD MULTI-LAYER PCB STACK-UPS 2 4 6 8 AND 10

STANDARD MULTI-LAYER PCB STACK-UPS 2 4 6 8 AND 10

The tables below represent standard multilayer PCB stack-up structure carried by PCBHERO during PCB fabrication process.. So Standard Multi-layer P...

How to Design Your HDI PCB Stackup

How to Design Your HDI PCB Stackup

Creating a well-designed High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB stackup involves thoughtful consideration of the layer arrangement, dielectric materia...

What is PCB Microvia: Stacked Microvia VS Staggered Microvia

What is PCB Microvia: Stacked Microvia VS Staggered Microvia

In the realm of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and manufacturing, microvias play a crucial role in enabling the creation of high-density interc...

Best Formats for 4-Layer PCB Stackups

Best Formats for 4-Layer PCB Stackups

Creating an effective 4-layer PCB (Printed Circuit Board) stackup involves several considerations to ensure optimal performance, manufacturability,...

9 Drawing Requirements for Flex PCB

9 Drawing Requirements for Flex PCB

When creating drawings for flex PCB designs, there are several essential requirements to ensure that the manufacturer accurately understands and im...

How to Build a Flex Stack-Up with Controlled Impedance ?

How to Build a Flex Stack-Up with Controlled Impedance ?

Building a flex stack-up with controlled impedance involves careful design considerations to ensure signal integrity and reliable performance. Here...

Choosing the Correct Thickness for PCB Prototype

Choosing the Correct Thickness for PCB Prototype

When selecting the correct thickness for a PCB prototype, it's essential to consider the specific requirements of your application and the followin...

10 Tips for PCB Stackup Design

10 Tips for PCB Stackup Design

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...

Designing 8 and 14-Layer HDI PCBs with Stacked Vias

Designing 8 and 14-Layer HDI PCBs with Stacked Vias

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

Designing an HDI board with 0.4 and 0.65mm BGAs

Designing an HDI board with 0.4 and 0.65mm BGAs

Designing a High-Density Interconnect (HDI) board with 0.4mm and 0.65mm Ball Grid Array (BGA) packages presents unique challenges due to the fine p...

6-layer PCB stackup design guide

6-layer PCB stackup design guide

Once you run out of space on your 4-layer PCB, it's time to upgrade to a 6-layer board. Additional layers can provide room for more signals, addit...

Methods for Balanced PCB Stackup Design

Methods for Balanced PCB Stackup Design

Designers may design odd-numbered-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs). If the routing doesn't require the extra layer, why use it? Wouldn't reducin...