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13 Most Used PCB Layout Design Tools

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13 Most Used PCB Layout Design Tools

In the field of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout design, several tools are frequently used by professionals to create efficient and reliable desi...
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Blind and Buried Via Optimization in PCB Design

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Blind and Buried Via Optimization in PCB Design

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...
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6 Common Solder Mask Errors Every PCB Designer Should Know

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6 Common Solder Mask Errors Every PCB Designer Should Know

Solder mask is a critical layer of insulative lacquer applied to a printed circuit board (PCB) that prevents solder from bridging between conductiv...
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PCB Design for Assembly Checklist: 9 Important Checks for Layout Engineers

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

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...
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How to Face the Impact on PCB of Components Shortage

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How to Face the Impact on PCB of Components Shortage

Component shortages can significantly impact PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design and production, leading to delays, increased costs, and potential r...
Posted in Components Sourcing, PCB fabrication

10 Best Electronic Circuit Design Practices for a Successful Prototype

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10 Best Electronic Circuit Design Practices for a Successful Prototype

Creating a successful prototype in electronic circuit design is an interdisciplinary process involving a thorough understanding of electronic theor...
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7 Must-Knows for Your Flex PCB Design

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7 Must-Knows for Your Flex PCB Design

When designing Flex Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), there are several critical factors to be aware of to ensure the reliability and functionality of...
Posted in FPC Flexible PCB, rigid-flex pcb

Designing 8 and 14-Layer HDI PCBs with Stacked Vias

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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...
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Designing an HDI board with 0.4 and 0.65mm BGAs

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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...
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How to Perform PCB Design Review and Layout Clean-Up

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How to Perform PCB Design Review and Layout Clean-Up

Performing a PCB design review and layout clean-up is a critical phase of the PCB design process. It involves scrutinizing the design from both a t...
Posted in HDI PCB, PCB design

10 HDI PCB Design Tips to Maintain Signal Integrity

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10 HDI PCB Design Tips to Maintain Signal Integrity

High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs have more fine-line micro-vias, tighter tolerances, and higher connection pad densities than traditional PCBs,...
Posted in HDI PCB, PCB design

13 Common DFM Mistake in Rigid-Flex PCBs and Techniques to Avoid Them

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13 Common DFM Mistake in Rigid-Flex PCBs and Techniques to Avoid Them

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is a pivotal practice for ensuring the reliability and manufacturability of rigid-flex PCBs. These types of PCBs...
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