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...

Thermal management is a crucial aspect of PCB design. It is the process of controlling and dissipating heat generated by the electronic components on the PCB. The primary objective of thermal management is to ensure that the components operate within their safe...

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...

Many different factors contribute to the success or failure of your PCB design. If you really want to increase the quality and robustness of your PCBs by designing better PCBs, you need to have the right knowledge and practice. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s why...

Finding a PCB manufacturer could prove to be a time-consuming and risky task. A web search returns many search results with no easy way to compare the various PCB companies.  When choosing a PCB manufacturer, there are a number of factors to consider such as quality,...

PCB panelization is an essential part of PCB design. For this reason, designers need to consider its potential impact on the PCB assembly process and the PCB itself. PCB panelization is when smaller boards are placed in a connected array (panel) to make it easier to...

Signals travel along copper pathways on a PCB, and several PCB design factors play a role when propagating these signals. Overlooking any PCB design element can result in signal distortions. One of the pivoting attributes is the type  and quality of the Copper and its...