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A high-quality PCB layout involves component placement that allows tight routing, ensures low EMI, and satisfies mechanical constraints. Browse our library of resources to learn strategies for successful PCB layout.

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Via Structures: Designing for Reliability, Not Just Density Via Structures: Designing for Reliability, Not Just Density 5 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB design tips for reliable vias. Learn how via types, copper filling, and fabrication choices improve board reliability and manufacturability. Read Article
How Structural Electronics Enables 3D, Flexible, and Wearable Integration How Structural Electronics Enables 3D, Flexible, and Wearable Integration 10 min Blog Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers System Engineers/Architects +1 Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers System Engineers/Architects System Engineers/Architects PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Discover how structural electronics merge circuits with materials to enable 3D, flexible, and wearable designs across aerospace, medical, and consumer tech. Read Article
Designing Wearables That Work Why PCB Layout Matters More Than Ever Designing Wearables That Work: Why Wearable PCB Layout Matters More Than Ever 6 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Mechanical Designers System Engineers/Architects PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Mechanical Designers Mechanical Designers System Engineers/Architects System Engineers/Architects Thoughtful PCB layout is key to performance, reliability, and form in wearable devices. Learn why layout decisions make or break modern wearables. Read Article
How to Make Your PCB Layout AOI and X-Ray Friendly How to Make Your PCB Layout AOI and X-Ray Friendly 5 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Production Managers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Production Managers Production Managers Designing for AOI and X-ray inspection boosts PCB yield and reliability. Learn layout tips that reduce defects, speed assembly, and cut costly surprises. Read Article