PCB Design and Layout

How To: Impedance Matching and Terminating Capacitive Loads 9 min Blog

Impedance matching and capacitive load termination are examined in this article.

Overview of PCB Design Outputs and Manufacturing Files 14 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

Make sure you know which PCB design output files your fabricator and assembler need to ensure they can build your PCBA.

9:29 BOM Management During Component Shortages: 3 Strategies 5 min Videos

It’s no secret that component shortages have become more frequent this year. In fact, countries around the world are losing

Mastering Your PCB Design Tool as the Industry Evolves with Stephen Chavez 49 min OnTrack

This is a not-to-be-missed episode with a very respected electrical engineer, Stephen Chavez! Stephen encourages and motivates PCB designers like you to keep learning and succeed in the electronics industry.

How to Design a Custom Arduino Shield Board 8 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

Startups / Electronics Prototypers

Custom Arduino shields are easy to design with the right PCB layout tools. If you’re a hobbyist or student, take a look at our guide on custom Arduino shields.

Meeting Standards: IPC 6012 Class 3 Via Sizes and Annular Rings 10 min Thought Leadership

Take a look at the above image of a PCB layout, specifically the vias and drill holes poking through the

When to Use Tented vs. Untented Vias in Your PCB Layout 9 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Some designers swear by tented vias and prefer to always use them. When should these be used and when should they be avoided? We’ll explore in this article.