Licky's Column

The 10 most common mistakes to avoid in PCB design

by Licky Li

The 10 most common mistakes to avoid in PCB design

1 – Wrong trace geometry PCB traces are responsible for transmitting electrical signals between the various components of the circuit, respecting p...
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Types Of Vias in PCB Design- High Speed PCB Design Guidelines

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Types Of Vias in PCB Design- High Speed PCB Design Guidelines

pcb via size guidelines for vias in pcb design is an important topic that is often mentioned. In high speed board design, multi-layer PCBs are oft...
Posted in #via in pcb, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, Via-in-pad

PCB Layout Design Tips – Grounding Considerations

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PCB Layout Design Tips – Grounding Considerations

  PCB layout designers have always been concerned about these prominent questions, as how to plan an effective grounding system on the board,...
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How to design couple of different PCBs in one panel

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How to design couple of different PCBs in one panel

Optimize the global manufacturing cost of PCB and PCBA prototypes When it comes to start a PCB design for prototypes, Most circuit board designers ...
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3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Design Phase of PCB Prototype Fabrication

by Licky Li

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Design Phase of PCB Prototype Fabrication

Prototyping is a common procedure for most electronic components including printed circuit boards (PCBs). How businesses design and develop their e...
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PCB Corrosion: Causes & How to Prevent It

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PCB Corrosion: Causes & How to Prevent It

The most adverse effect manufacturers of circuit boards deal with — corrosion. Silver (tarnishes) and base metals (copper, lead, etc.) are prone to...
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Guide to Understanding Through Hole PCB

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Guide to Understanding Through Hole PCB

Among to all of the types of PCB, through hole PCB is an extensively used type. Through hole technology is a reliable way to attach components to...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing, PCB Milling

PCB Drilling Tips & Tricks

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PCB Drilling Tips & Tricks

Here are some helpful tips and tricks you should keep in mind for PCB drilling. 1. Mark the locations of holes on the printed circuit board (PCB) u...
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How Much Does a PCB Cost?

by Licky Li

How Much Does a PCB Cost?

When you are getting closer to PCB fabrication, the end cost of such electronics is your biggest concern. So, to minimize the unnecessary expenses,...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

7 steps to design a perfect PCB

by Licky Li

7 steps to design a perfect PCB

PCB was born in 1936. The United States used this technology extensively in military radios in 1943; since the mid-1950s, PCB technology has been w...
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What Are the Layers in PCB Design

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What Are the Layers in PCB Design

Engineers who are just getting started or just entering the electronic design position, may don't know how to construct a good PCB, or even what th...
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5 Free PCB Design Software Tools

by Licky Li

5 Free PCB Design Software Tools

5 Free PCB Design Software Tools Many free, easy-to-learn PCB design and schematic editor software tools are available. Here are five of them. Thes...
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