Design for Manufacturing (DFM) | PCB Design Resources

Automate Front End Engineering Processes with Kent Balius 1 min OnTrack

This episode is all about smart engineering. Learn how an automated process can help increase your profits and revenues.

How to Navigate the Perils of PCB Design Review

How to Navigate the Perils of the PCB Design Review Process: An Overview 6 min Blog

Whether you’re a first-time designer or a hardened veteran, the integrity of your designs relies heavily on inspecting a

Best Design Practices for Double-Sided PCB Reflow Soldering with SMD Parts 7 min Blog

Read our guidelines for designers who want to ensure successful double-sided PCB soldering.

Making the Most of Your Crystal Oscillator 18 min Blog

“Blindly” adopting what a crystal oscillator data sheet says usually results in adequate frequency stability. An oscillator requires the phase shift around the loop to be 360° and this total phase shift must be a precise and stable oscillation frequency.

When Should You Use Flexible Printed Circuit Cables? 5 min Blog

The two predominant reasons for using flex or rigid flex, are to solve a packaging issue or reduce the space and weight of the electronics package. These two are often interrelated and space, weight and packaging, (SWaP) will continue to be a driving force in PCB design.

How to Use Thermocouples in Your Next Project 14 min Altium Designer Projects

Thermocouples are the final sensor type in a series where we look at all the main types of temperature sensors

How Antipads Affect Signal Integrity in Your Multilayer PCB 10 min Blog

Antipads in your PCB can create a signal integrity problem if not used properly. Here are some guidelines to help you get started.