Tag: PCB design

PCB Trace Width and Spacing – DFM

Written on March 15, 2024. Posted in Articles of Interest, Blog, Manufacture.

Optimizing printed circuit board (PCB) trace widths is a crucial aspect of PCB design that affects the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of the final product. Proper trace width selection ensures that your PCB can handle the required current load without overheating, reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and meets manufacturing tolerances. Let’s learn more about the importance of optimizing PCB trace widths and how this is achieved. Understand the Basics The trace...

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The Use of PCB Ground Planes in PCB Design

Written on February 26, 2024. Posted in Articles of Interest, Blog, Manufacture.

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of electronic devices, providing a platform for interconnecting various components and ensuring the smooth flow of signals. One essential element in PCB design is the ground plane. Ground planes play a critical role in maintaining signal integrity, reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI), and enhancing the overall performance and reliability of electronic circuits. Let’s learn more about the significance of PCB ground planes and how they contribute...

PCB Design Considerations for High Speed Digital Circuits

Written on November 16, 2023. Posted in Articles of Interest, Blog, Manufacture.

Advanced thought is required to build high-speed circuitry. Without a proactive approach, it will be extremely difficult to get the speeds you’re looking for. High-speed PCB design focuses on creating circuit boards that are less vulnerable to signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC problems. While no design is ever completely free of these issues, there are things PCB designers do to reduce them to an unnoticeable degree. This way, they won’t cause problems in the final product. Below...

Top 5 Things to Know when Designing a PCB

Written on November 16, 2023. Posted in Articles of Interest, Blog, Manufacture.

Building a printed circuit board (PCB) is a complicated task. These boards have a lot of associations between layers, components, and circuitry and they must all be properly handled. Otherwise, the PCB may not function correctly. Fortunately, there are simple practices that PCB designers follow to make the process more accurate, manageable, and efficient. Below are the top five considerations that PCB manufacturers keep in mind when designing a printed circuit board. 1. Component Placement The...

Tips and Tricks for Efficient PCB Layout

Written on May 30, 2023. Posted in Articles of Interest, Blog, Manufacture.

From the Experts at Sonic Manufacturing Technologies Printed circuit board (PCB) design is an essential part of electronics design. Having an efficient design layout minimizes the chances of errors and reduces the chances of having to redo the board. Plus, a well-designed PCB layout lessens the probability of signal interference, EMI, and crosstalk. Sonic Manufacturing Technologies understands the pressures to bring your products to the market quickly, which means there’s no room for error....

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