In designing a PCB, one will encounter various types of holes. These holes are placed in different layers according to how the holes/cut-outs are used in a PCB design tool. The different layers for ...

What are printed circuit boards (PCBs)? Printed Circuit Boards, also referred to as PCBs, are a part of nearly every electronic device we as consumers own and as a result, are hugely important. These ...

Many readers are certainly familiar with the process for home-etching of PCBs: it’s considered very straightforward, if a little involved, today. This was not the case in my youth, when I first ...

Considerations for dividing analog and digital blocks. Decoupling techniques. Breaking down the board layers. How best to deal with grounding. Similar to building a house, it’s essential to create a ...

In the modern electronics industry, devices are becoming smaller, faster, and more sophisticated than ever before. To meet ...

A printed circuit board turns separate parts into a stable system that powers up, talks to peripherals, and survives real world stress. The printed circuit board distributes power, guides signals with ...