Engineering Insights, Tutorials & Best Practices
Deep-dive articles on PCB trace width calculations, via sizing, impedance control, and industry standards. Written by engineers, for engineers.
How wide should CAN bus traces be on a PCB? Practical routing guidance for CAN and CAN FD, including width targets, pair symmetry, impedance considerations, and fab-ready checkpoints.
How wide should CAN bus traces be on a PCB? Practical routing guidance for CAN and CAN FD, including width targets, pair symmetry, impedance considerations, and fab-ready checkpoints.
A comprehensive comparison of the two major PCB current carrying capacity standards. Learn when to use each and how they differ in trace width calculations.
Compare 0.5oz, 1oz, and 2oz PCB copper weights. Real-world applications, cost trade-offs, and trace width impacts explained.
Avoid costly PCB redesigns by learning the most common trace width mistakes. From temperature rise to manufacturing tolerances.
Understanding the key differences between thermal vias and signal vias is crucial for effective PCB design. Learn sizing, placement, and when to use each type.
Calculate the exact number of vias needed for your PCB. Engineering formulas for current requirements with practical examples.
Compare microstrip, stripline, and coplanar waveguide for high-speed PCB design. Impedance calculations and use cases.
Complete reference guide for high-speed interface impedance requirements. Covers USB 2.0/3.0, HDMI, PCIe Gen 1-5, DDR3/4/5, and more with practical design tips.
Essential online calculators for PCB design: trace width, via current, impedance, and more. Boost your productivity with these free tools.
Never send a flawed PCB to manufacturing again. 25-point checklist covering trace widths to impedance matching.
Thermal and electrical differences between internal and external PCB layers. How layer choice affects trace width and heat.
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