PCB Layout

Created: November 7, 2017
Updated: March 20, 2020

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PCB Layout

As electronics get smaller and more complex, so too must the boards (PCBs) that make them function. Because of this, your PCB layouts matter more than ever before. While a PCB with a poor layout may still function, a well-planned layout will go a long way to ensure efficiency, minimize risk, and even save you money in your production budget. The care you put into your PCB layout can give your product a strategic edge over competition through reducing the amount of time to market, as well as providing useful product differentiation.

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