How does PCB coupling impact PCB fabrication

What is PCB Coupling? Electromagnetic PCB coupling transfers energy between closely spaced components or traces, leading to capacitive and inductive effects, crosstalk, and modal interferences that can affect both design and fabrication Here's how coupling issues can...

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What is PCB Mechanical Stress and How to Minimize It

In PCB design, engineers must navigate numerous challenges to ensure their products' long-term reliability and functionality. One such challenge is managing strain and flexure in printed circuit boards. Here will explore the common causes of PCB strain and flexure,...

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What’s the difference between plated through-hole and via?

Plated through-hole (PTH) and via are two different types of holes used in printed circuit boards (PCBs). A plated through-hole (PTH) is a hole drilled through the PCB and lined with a conductive material such as copper. The lining is then plated with a metal like tin...

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Easy Steps to Optimizing Your High-Frequency PCB design

Designing Your PCB Designing a high-frequency PCB can be challenging; as a PCB designer, you need to understand the physics and implications of high-frequency PCB designs. Various elements are required to create a high-frequency PCB design. These include routing,...

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The Essentials of PCB Conformal Coating

PCBs are sometimes coated with conformal coating to protect them in harsh operating conditions where humidity and contaminants, such as dust and metallic particles, can cause shorts in electronic components. Also, some conformal coatings are intended to provide...

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