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Solving Modern PCB Layout Challenges Solving Modern PCB Layout Challenges PCB technology advances are a two-edged sword. They have increased the power and applicability of electronics. But they also make PCB layout more difficult, raising the risk of longer time-to-market cycles and higher product costs. Designers can mitigate these risks by using a unified PCB layout software package that provides the automation necessary to bring products to market quickly and on-budget. INTRODUCTION “Honey, I shrunk the kids.” “It’s Read Article
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6-Layer Stackup EMC Designing a 6-Layer PCB Stackup for Enhanced EMC 6-layer PCBs are an economical and popular stackup for a variety of applications with high net count and small size. Larger boards might work fine with a 4-layer stackup, where signal layers can be sacrificed to ensure isolation between each side of the board. With the right 6-layer stackup, you can suppress EMI between different layers and accommodate fine-pitch components with high net count. However, there are cases where it makes more sense Read Article
Tips for High Frequency PCB Design in Embedded Systems Tips for High Frequency PCB Design in Embedded Systems Today's high-speed embedded systems incorporate diverse functionality, components, digital interfaces, and of course, wireless/RF signaling. If you're designing embedded systems with any level of computing power that also includes an analog front end, then you have multiple mixed-signal design challenges to overcome. Whether it's a simple sub-1 GHz radio connection, Wifi/BLE, or multi-gigabit Ethernet, embedded systems need some way to interface Read Article
DFSI: Overcoming Channel Loss DFSI: Overcoming Channel Loss In a previous article, we established that loss is one of the primary signal integrity challenges to overcome. In this article, we’ll talk about the sources of loss, what you can do about them, and an often neglected aspect of loss. There are various options for reducing loss, in this article I’ll discuss how to: Change your architecture to orthogonal or cables Use better PCB materials with lower DF resin and smoother copper Add active repeaters Read Article
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