PCBWay Calculator Alternative
Same Accuracy | More Features | No Vendor Lock-in
PCBWay offers solid PCB manufacturing services with useful calculators. Our free tool provides the same IPC-2221 calculations plus additional features like via current analysis, all without tying you to any specific manufacturer.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PCBWay | TraceWidthCalculator |
|---|---|---|
| Trace Width Calculator | ✓ | ✓ |
| Impedance Calculator | ✓ | ✓ |
| Via Current Calculator | ✗ | ✓ |
| Differential Impedance | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Account Required | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manufacturer Independent | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile Optimized | ✗ | ✓ |
| Copy Results Feature | ✗ | ✓ |
Why Use Our Calculator?
Via Current Calculator
PCBWay doesn't offer via current calculations. Our tool helps you design thermal via arrays and determine PTH current capacity for power delivery networks.
Manufacturer Independent
PCBWay's calculator is tied to their service. Our tool is neutral—calculate your design specs, then order from PCBWay, JLCPCB, or any manufacturer you prefer.
Mobile Optimized
Fully responsive design works perfectly on phones and tablets. Check trace widths during design reviews or board bring-up from any device.
About PCBWay
PCBWay is a well-established PCB manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, known for quality fabrication, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service. They offer various PCB calculators on their website.
Their calculators are useful but designed to support their manufacturing service. If you're looking for vendor-neutral calculations or need via current analysis, our tool provides more flexibility.
PCBWay is excellent for PCB manufacturing. Use TraceWidthCalculator for independent design verification, then order boards from whichever fab house meets your needs.
PCBWay Calculator Features
Our Additional Features
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Get all the functionality of PCBWay's calculator plus via current analysis and mobile support. Free, no signup required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are calculations identical to PCBWay?
Yes. Both tools use IPC-2221 standards. Trace width and impedance results should match for the same input parameters.
Should I still use PCBWay for manufacturing?
Absolutely! PCBWay is an excellent PCB manufacturer. Use our calculator for design verification, then order from any fab that meets your requirements.
What's the advantage of manufacturer independence?
Your calculations aren't tied to any vendor. Compare quotes from multiple manufacturers without redoing your design work.
Is this affiliated with PCBWay?
No. TraceWidthCalculator is an independent, free tool. PCBWay is a trademark of its respective owner.
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