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Solder Paste and Stencil Considerations For Double-Sided Printed Circuit Boards

The solder paste stencil is an effective tool for creating repeatable results on the assembly line

How To Use A PCB Stackup Design Tool

Creating a layer stackup in PCB stackup design tool takes an understanding of the needs of the design and knowing how to best use the tools at your disposal.

CadenceLIVE 2024 Recap

Read this blog to get a full recap of the events from Cadence LIVE 2024.

To Design For Rigid/Flex Printed Circuit Boards

Learn all about designing for rigid/flex printed circuit boards and maintaining controlled impedance in rigid-flex PCBs

To Design For High Speed Data Rates

Here are some PCB design tips for designing high speed layouts.

DesignCon 2024

John Burkhert summarizes his experience at DesignCon 2024 and touches upon key topics that are shaping design innovation.

What's Needed to Get to kA Currents on a PCB

The most power hungry data center architecture is requiring kA levels of current sourced directly on the PCB.

Most Common EMI Myths and Their Realities

Many EMI myths in PCB design can be found online, but we will help you cut through the myths and better understand their context.

How Large Should Power Rails Be in a PCB?

Large power rails can handle high current, but many PCB designers oversize their PCB power rails.

Best Ways to Use Skip Vias in an HDI PCB

Learn how to use skip vias in your circuit board to help you easily navigate through HDI PCB routing.

3 Specialized PCB Via Options: Boomerang, ELIC, VeCS

You can use more than just through-hole vias and blind/buried vias in your PCB routing.

Simple Strategies for Double Sided 2-Layer PCBs

Double sided PCBs are the most common type of 2-layer PCB. Here are some PCB layout tips to help prevent common mistakes.

Best Formats for 4-Layer PCB Stackups

4-layer PCBs stackups are one of the most common types of PCBs, and these circuit boards have certain PCB design rules that should be followed.

Join the Printed Circuit Engineering Association - Grow Your Skills and Your Network

Join the Printed Circuit Engineering Association - Grow Your Skills and Your Network

To Design for PCB Endurance

Design For Endurance: Can a Printed Circuit Board Last Forever? What are the limits?

Materials for High Temperature PCBs

High temperature environments or boards running at high power demand specific materials to help keep temperatures reasonable.

How the Pros Buy PCBs at Volume

Professional PCB buyers take a specialized approach when procuring circuit boards at high volume.

Common Diode Failure Modes in Circuits

Common Diode Failure Modes in Circuits