Printed circuit board (PCB) designers often grapple with electromagnetic interference when laying out boards. They must consider electromagnetic compatibility to satisfy system specs. Even small oversights in layout can spur electromagnetic complications, like short circuits or EMI/RFI noise. This is where a PCB shield comes in handy! What Is a PCB Shield? A PCB shield…
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As 5G networks roll out globally, they promise to transform connectivity and push the boundaries of what’s possible with mobile technology. But to fully harness the potential of 5G, another less visible technology must keep pace – printed circuit boards (PCBs). 5G PCB is required to achieve superior high-frequency performance while maintaining signal integrity. To
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The copper traces on a printed circuit board carry electronic signals and distribute power between components and devices. This complex network of conductive pathways allows all the functional elements on the board to operate in harmony. One of the most important design decisions when engineering a PCB is determining the appropriate PCB copper thickness for the
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Bluetooth is everywhere these days! You can find it in smartphones, headphones, speakers – pretty much any gadget that connects wirelessly likely uses Bluetooth. So when building a new electronic product that needs wireless functionality, adding Bluetooth usually makes sense. To make that happen, you typically need a custom-designed Bluetooth circuit board. In this blog
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PCB trace width specifically refers to the width of copper traces that carry vital signals and power across the printed circuit board. Determining appropriate trace widths is an important PCB design consideration impacting current density, temperature rise, signal integrity, manufacturability, and more. There is no one-size-fits-all trace width that will work for every unique situation. Instead, finding
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The growing demand for advanced electronics drives innovations in circuit board capabilities and performance. Circuit designers now routinely work with faster signal speeds. High-speed signals, once an occasional challenge, are becoming standard in printed circuit board layouts. Flawless transmission of high-speed signals requires designers to understand best practices for routing traces on boards. Traces can
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A common question when designing complex printed circuit boards for advanced electronics is whether to use stacked or staggered vias to route connections between layers. Vias act as conductive pathways through the interior layers of multilayer circuit boards. Understanding the key differences between vertically stacking vias atop one another versus horizontally offsetting them enables choosing
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PCB Schematic: What Is It? Why Is It Important? A printed circuit board design starts with a PCB schematic diagram. This PCB schematic layout visually depicts the electronic circuit as a graph, using symbols to represent components and lines to show their electrical connections. Typically, the PCB schematic is developed prior to the physical board layout. Once
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As printed circuit boards become smaller and faster, controlling impedance is crucial for managing signal integrity. With circuits operating in the GHz range, even signals above 100MHz can be impacted by trace impedance, potentially causing errors that are difficult to analyze. Luckily, impedance control allows PCB designers to account for these effects. When working with
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Fiducial marks, also known as fiducials, are small copper markers printed on PCB that serve as visual reference points during assembly and inspection, allowing automated assembly machines and quality control systems to precisely locate specific features and components. PCB fiducial mark typically consists of circular pads or other exposed copper shapes surrounded by clearance areas.
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