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    Multi-Layer PCBs & Layer Stackup

    Multi-Layer PCBs & Layer Stackup

    Browse our library of resources to learn more about multi-layer PCB design & layer stackup
    An Overview Of PCB Outer Layer Processing Expert Kella Knack describes in detail the fabrication of the PCB outer layer. Read and learn about how different vias are formed and the steps involved in the multilayer build-up process. Read Article
    Top Tips from Experienced Flex Designers Fabrication: In general, advice given about flexible circuit fabrication is split between knowledge of the fabricator and their process, and communication. Knowledge of the printed circuit board fabrication process is not as common as it once was, and this is even more apparent with the subtleties of flex manufacturing. Understanding the manufacturing process helps to illuminate areas that are more challenging for fabrication, as well as areas Read Article
    High Performance Sub 1GHz RF Project This week, I’m building a high-performance sub-1GHz transceiver that I want to use as a standalone Internet of Things node using the ARM Cortex M3 microcontroller. As with my other projects, this project is open source and published on GitHub for you to use as the basis of your own design, or to use as-is. The RF schematic and layout are production proven, as are the microcontroller schematic and all footprints on the board. However, do keep in Read Article
    46 Customizable Layer Stack Table Place and customize a layer stack table including width, text, and alignment directly in your PCB workspace. Watch Video
    3:31 About the Altium Designer 19.1 Update In this video, Ben Jordan talks about the Altium Designer 19.1 software update, what’s new with some features and bug Watch Video
    42 Transparency Support Ensure fit, form and function with Altium Designer advanced multi-board viewing features Watch Video
    40:17 Altium Designer 19: Advanced Layer Stack Manager Watch Video
    40:17 Advanced Layer Stack Manager in Altium Designer 19 Watch Video
    1:28 How to add existing designs to a multi-board project Watch Video
    42 How to create a new multi-board project Every new product starts with project creation and multi-board designs are no different. Multi-board projects provide a space to organize Watch Video
    56 How to create object smart mates You don't have to struggle with enclosure form and fit when you can position boards in real time. Learn how Watch Video
    Asymmetric Striplines in Your Next Multi-layer PCB The beauty of symmetricity in art, science, and nature, in general, is something of a wonder. The visual balance between elements in a painting or drawing can make or break a piece of artwork. PCB design is as much art as it is engineering, and symmetricity plays as much of a technical role as it does an aesthetic role. Ever since its humble beginnings as a replacement for high frequency coaxial cables and waveguides, striplines are a mainstay Read Article
    Optimal Multi-Board Assembly Placement with Object Smart Mates Ensuring the form and fit of multiple boards in an enclosure can challenge the most seasoned professional. Accurate 3D modeling gives you an intuitive way to picture and understand how your design will be manufactured and assembled. The problem gets worse when you start mixing traditional PCB and rigid-flex designs into a single assembly. Without insight into the complete multi-board assembly build, you have a better chance of finding a needle in Read Article
    57 How to Check Layer Stack Symmetry in Altium Designer 19 Learn how to enable, set, and check for your layer stack symmetry. To learn more about Altium Designer 19, listen Watch Video
    1:45 How to Switch Layers During Routing in Altium Designer 19 Learn how you can quickly change and switch between layers during interactive routing. To learn more about Altium Designer 19 Watch Video
    Microvia Sizing in Your Next Multi-layer PCB If you’re not familiar with PCB design or electronics in general, you probably wonder how newer electronics can pack so much functionality into progressively smaller devices. It takes more than just Moore’s Law, it takes creative PCB design methods to pack all that functionality into a single device. Vias make their mark in multi-layer PCBs and are used to route connections between board layers. PCB designers should consider via inductance, via Read Article
    Ceramic vs. FR4 Multilayer PCBs: When to Use Either and How For most folks, hearing the word “ceramics” conjures images of a middle school or high school art class, where you proudly created a deformed coffee cup for your parents. Fast forward to your days as an engineer, and ceramics material play a critical role in electronic components. A ceramic material PCB design with capacitors can be a valuable circuit to know. Industries that require high speed/high frequency boards that can withstand harsh Read Article