PCB Design and Layout

PCB Design Rules for Chip-on-Board Layout 6 min Blog

There is one simple type of packaging that is not really packaging in the conventional sense: chip-on-board.

How Does the Package PDN Impact Power Integrity? 6 min Blog

Component packages have their own power distribution network (PDN) that influences their operation and drives compensation in the PCB.

Chemical Processing in PCB Manufacturing 33 min Podcasts

Youngblood in the PCB industry, Christopher Bonsell talks about process engineering–the chemical involves in the PCB, etching and also encouraging the young generation to the “cool-tech” aspects involving PCB design and manufacturing.

Designing Custom Hardware with Microcontrollers 7 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

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Learn how to design custom hardware using microcontrollers.

IPC-2221 Calculator for PCB Trace Current and Heating 7 min Blog

The IPC-2221 standard provides guidance on trace current limit calculations for a given temperature rise limit.

Everything You Need to Know About Stitching Vias 12 min Blog

Stitching vias are more than just periodic via arrays, they provide groups of net connections across layers that are needed in power, RF, high-speed, and more.

Guide to Low-Dk PCB Materials 11 min Blog

Low-Dk PCB materials are often recommended for high-speed PCB design, but do you always need these? We’ll examine this question.