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How to Build a Multilayer PCB Stack-upA multilayer PCB has more than two layers in its stack-up. Stack-up is one of the most important aspects of your design. It describes how...
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PCB Material Selection: Electrical and Manufacturing ConsiderationsWhen it comes to PCB material selection, making the right choice for your design is important because materials can impact the overall...
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7 Tips and PCB Design Guidelines for EMI and EMCElectromagnetic interference (EMI) is associated with every electronic device we use nowadays. If you turn on your radio set and TV...
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How to Achieve a Robust PCB Design Workflow for Signal Integrity?Signal Integrity (SI) signifies the signal’s ability to propagate along PCB traces without distortion. Signal integrity is about the quality of...
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PCB Design Output Data that a Manufacturer RequiresPCB is the backbone of all major electronic devices and is also responsible for making devices compact and efficient. A PCB manufacturer can...
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What is Power Integrity and Power Distribution Network?Power integrity is one of the mind-boggling subjects when it comes to PCB designing. In this blog, we have tried to explain all the things...
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IPC Class 2 VS Class 3: The Different Design RulesAs a circuit board manufacturer, designers often ask us about the difference between IPC Class 2 and Class 3. Class 1 does exist although we...
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What are the Basic Electronic Components in a PCB?If a functional electronic device is compared to a human body then the PCB would be the skeleton/support framework and the PCB components...
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How to Place Components in KiCadIn our previous tutorial, we demonstrated how to set up design rules in KiCad , which included how to create a netlist and how to import it to...
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PCB Material and Laminate Selection for FabricationThis presentation will discuss efficient PCB material selection. Before selecting begins, there are many factors to consider. Make sure material...
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How to Set Up Design Rules in KiCadIn this tutorial, we will show you how to set up design rules in KiCad. Before starting the layout, it is very important to determine a set of...
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How to Create a High-Speed Schematic Design in KiCadIn this tutorial, we will cover schematic design in KiCad. We will also discuss high-speed PCB design with the identification of differential...
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PCB Via QuizThe miniaturization of electronic devices was made possible thanks to the advancements in PCB via technology. Manufacturers get a bit dizzy when...
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How to Create a Schematic and Symbol Library in KiCadIn this KiCad tutorial, we will explain how we can create a schematic and create a symbol library for components to be used in the schematic....
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11 Best High-Speed PCB Routing PracticesA PCB designer has a tough task when it comes to routing a circuit board. Things get a lot more complicated when the design involves high-speed...
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What Leads to Signal Integrity Issues in a PCB?Perhaps the most important cause of signal integrity issues in a PCB is faster signal rise times. When circuits and devices are operating at...
