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How to Autoroute a PCB Layout in KiCad using FreeRouting Plugin
The autorouting plugin in KiCad automates the PCB routing process by creating optimized signal paths. It allows you to fine-tune ... more »
PCB Design
PCB Component Footprint Creation in KiCad, Altium Designer, and Allegro
Components that need to be assembled on a PCB will have designated locations according to the design. Footprint is the ... more »
KiCad Tutorials
How to Run a Design Rule Check (DRC) for Your PCBs
PCB design and manufacturing is a complex process managing thousands of components and connections across a multi-layer board. It is ... more »
Design Guidelines
How to Pick RF PCB Materials: 6 Important Factors to Consider
When designing RF PCBs, selecting the right material is pivotal for achieving optimal board performance. The properties of the RF ... more »
High Speed
Case Study: Reverse Engineering a Flex PCB to Generate Design Files
Our PCB design engineers reverse-engineered a flex circuit to recreate the design files and optimize the LCD connectivity. The FPC ... more »
Case Studies
Case Study: Designing Loose-Leaf Rigid-Flex PCB Stack-up for Enhanced Flexibility
When designing a flex circuit board, balancing structural reliability and signal integrity is paramount. In our recent project, we tackled ... more »
Flex PCBs
Case Study: Resolving EMI and PCB Routing Issues in a Medical Optical Scanner
Our PCB design engineers worked on a medical circuit board for a healthcare device: an advanced optical scanner for ophthalmology. ... more »
Case Studies
The Importance of PCB Line Spacing, Creepage, and Clearance
The PCB line spacing for creepage and clearance becomes an important factor from a product safety viewpoint when the standard ... more »
High Current
Case Study: Designing Microcontroller and Functional PCBs with an Antenna
We recently worked on a PCB design comprising 2 modules. Module 1 has a microcontroller, and module 2 hosts antenna ... more »
High Speed
Solder Mask Layer in PCBs: Top 4 DFM Guidelines
After PCB fabrication, the copper traces on the board typically face the risk of oxidation and corrosion due to environmental ... more »
PCB Manufacturing
How to Design Reliable Microvias in Your PCBs
Microvia failure occurs due to the thermal stresses that arise during the PCB assembly process. These stresses can have a ... more »
HDI / Blind & Buried Vias
What is Signal Propagation Delay in PCBs?
Delay is frustrating, whether in our daily lives or the devices we use for our convenience. Propagation delay/time delay inhibits ... more »
PCB Design
13 Common DFM Mistakes in Rigid-Flex PCBs and Techniques to Avoid Them
Sierra and Altium have teamed up to bring you a rigid-flex webinar. We discussed rigid-flex PCB design for manufacturing tips, ... more »
Flex PCBs
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