Why are there swirls or zig-zag lines on the PCB samples?

I send my PCB design to manufacturer for prototype, but they send back deviated PCB samples with additional zig-zag. Why are there zig-zag lines on it? Reducing interference?

“Zig zags” are used to ensure a group of traces are all the same length. It makes sure that signal from various paths arrives at roughly the same time, reducing latency and sync issues.

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Oliver is an experienced electronics engineer skilled in PCB design, analog circuits, embedded systems, and prototyping. His deep knowledge spans schematic capture, firmware coding, simulation, layout, testing, and troubleshooting. Oliver excels at taking projects from concept to mass production using his electrical design talents and mechanical aptitude.

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