RF / Wireless Design for PCBs

Radio frequency (RF) designs operate at high frequencies, and they require careful layout and routing to prevent signal integrity problems. An RF PCB layout can sometimes contain a section with digital components, and careful layout can help prevent interference between RF and digital signals. Browse our library of resources to learn more about RF PCB design, layout, routing, and signal integrity.

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41:18 RF and Microwave PCB Design Part 2- Transmission Lines and Impedance - OnTrack Whiteboard Series 1 min Videos

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How 5G and 6G Are Driving The Next Generation of Components

How 5G and 6G Are Driving The Next Generation of Components 7 min Newsletters Systems Engineers/Architects

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PCB Design Engineers Explore how 5G and 6G technologies are reshaping RF components, PCBs, and packaging, driving innovations in speed, integration, and thermal performance.

Transforming RF Design with Ultra HDI

Transforming RF Design with Ultra HDI 4 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

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Electrical Engineers Transform RF design with Ultra HDI technology that boosts performance, improves signal integrity, and solves thermal challenges for high-frequency applications.

How to Compensate for Losses in Transmission Line Impedance

How to Compensate for Losses in Transmission Line Impedance 6 min Blog Electrical Engineers

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Electrical Engineers Copper roughness is perhaps the one factor creating the greatest uncertainty in transmission line impedance. Yes, different solvers have different

High Frequency SMD Passives

How High Frequency SMD Passives Work in a PCB Layout 6 min Blog PCB Design Engineers

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Electrical Engineers High frequency capacitors, resistors, and inductors are eventually dominated by parasitics. Here's what data sheets can tell you about these components and how to simulate them.