Multi-Layer PCBs & Layer Stackup

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4 Layer PCB Stackup

Two 4 Layer PCB Stackups With 50 Ohms Impedance 6 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

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PCB Design Engineers

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Electrical Engineers

System Engineers/Architects

System Engineers/Architects Need a 4-layer PCB stackup that can support high speed components on both sides of the board? Consider these alternatives to the typical 4-layer stackup.

microstrip to ground clearance

Microstrip PCB Ground Clearance Part 2: How Clearance Affects Losses 8 min Thought Leadership In a previous article, I provided a discussion and some simulation results on the necessary clearance between impedance controlled traces

Star ground PCB

What is PCB Star Grounding and Why Would Anyone Use It? 10 min Thought Leadership PCB star grounding can encourage bad design practices that lead to radiated EMI emissions in your PCB layout.

Flexible Circuits: Getting Started

Flex Circuit Design Guide: Getting Started with Flexible Circuits 10 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

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Electrical Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

PCB Design Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Electrical Engineers Get started with flex circuit design. Learn key considerations, materials, and best practices for designing flexible and rigid-flex PCBs.

PCB copper thickness

What PCB Copper Thickness Should You Use? 6 min Thought Leadership Do you know what PCB copper thickness you should use in your circuit board? Learn more about 0.5 oz/sq ft or 1.0 oz/sq ft copper thickness standards and what it means for your fabrication process in this guide.

Hybrid PCB stackup

How to Design a Hybrid PCB Stackup 6 min Blog If you need alternative PTFE-based materials or low-Dk glass cloth materials, consider using a hybrid PCB stackup. You’ll have lower costs and the advantage of a low-loss material on one layer.

4-layer stackup 50 Ohms

Designing a 4 Layer Stackup With 50 Ohm Impedance PCB Traces 6 min Blog Your 4-layer PCB stackup with 50 Ohm impedance will constrain your trace width to sit within a specific range of values.