PCBWay
Jul 28,2023
What is Metal Core PCB? | PCB Knowledge
Metal core PCBs, also known as MCPCBs, incorporate a thermally conductive metal core, such as aluminum, copper, or stainless steel, instead of FR4. This metal core acts as a heat sink, efficiently con...
PCBWay
Jul 27,2023
What is Cavity PCB?
As printed circuit boards continue to shrink in size, the surface area available for wires and components is becoming more and more limited. In this case, cavity PCB becomes an effective solution.What...
Engineer
Jul 25,2023
Best High-Speed PCB Design Practices
High-Speed PCB DesignThe importance of PCB design for high-speed circuit boards is becoming more apparent as the demand for electronic devices that are faster and more complicated increases. High-spee...
PCBWay
Jul 21,2023
dB in Radio Frequency Design
When Bell, who invented the telephone, studied the sound, he defined the scale of the sound as bel. When the intensity of a sound increases tenfold, the increase in loudness is termed 1 bel. It is use...
Simon Mugo
Jul 18,2023
A Guide to a Complete PCB Resistors Sizing
IntroductionVarious electrical components are used to achieve various roles in a printed circuit board. Therefore, a good PCB designer should have a complete understanding of such components and what ...
PCBWay
Jul 18,2023
How to Export Gerber File From PCB Wizard
Generate GerberSelect the menu bar, click on "Tools" -> "CAD/CAM" -> "Export Gerber", as shown in the following figure.Figure 1. Export Gerber Menu Bar OptionAfter clicking, a new interface will...
PCBWay
Jul 14,2023
How to Read a Resistor? | PCB Knowledge
As parts of the passive components, resistors are components that are designed to impede or restrict the flow of electric current. Resistors are non-polar components, meaning they do not have polarity...
PCBWay
Jul 10,2023
Notes of Product No. on Your PCB
PCBWay will add the Product No. on PCB to distinguish your PCB from others. The position where the Product No. is added is not fixed, we will try to put it under the IC so that the number wi...
PCBWay
Jul 06,2023
How to Generate Gerber and Drill Files in Altium Designer 23.5.1
Gerber FilesSelect the menu bar, click "File"->"Fabrication Outputs"->"Gerber Files", as shown in the figure below.After clicking, the Gerber Setup interface will appear. Refer to the red boxes ...
PCBWay
Jul 03,2023
Copper Coin-Embedded PCB for Heat Dissipation | PCB Knowledge
Common PCB thermal management methods include using a heat sink, thermal pads, thermal vias, copper pour, and thermal relief. In PCB designs, thermal management methods can be implemented using a comb...
PCBWay
Jul 03,2023
What is Black FR4（Black core) PCB?
Black Core PCB is a special type of printed circuit board that features a distinct appearance and characteristics compared to traditional PCBs. It is named after the black substrate material used betw...
Anson Bao
Jun 30,2023
220VAC to 8VDC 24W Flyback Switching Power Supply
By Hesam Moshiri, Anson BaoCopyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC-BY-NC-ND)The most important part of any electronic device is the power supply section. Any instability or malfunction in th...
PCBWay
Jun 29,2023
What does D-code Mean in Gerber?
Gerber files are a universally accepted data format in the PCB industry, serving as an intermediate medium for designing and manufacturing PCBs. They primarily consist of coordinates and D-codes: coor...
PCBWay
Jun 26,2023
Basic Knowledge of Capacitors
Capacitors are commonly used electronic components in modern circuits and devices. With a history and utility of over 250 years, capacitors are among the oldest electronic components that have been re...
PCBWay
Jun 19,2023
What are PCB Teardrops? | PCB Knowledge
Designing PCBs comes with various challenges, including undesirable breakouts due to drill wander, misalignment, and stress concentration. To address these issues, one effective technique is the use o...
PCBWay
Jun 15,2023
How to Make a Significant Improvement in Circuit Boards with a Small Investment - Choosing the Right Solder Mask Ink
How Important is Solder Mask Ink?Provides insulation protection;Acts as a safeguard against short circuits and corrosion;Enhances the reliability and durability of the circuit board;Ensures stable tra...
PCBWay
Jun 12,2023
What are counterbore and countersink? | PCB Knowledge
Counterbore holes are cylindrical with flat bottoms, while countersink holes are conical recesses designed to accommodate a screw or bolt. Both types serve to insert screws or fasteners, yet they offe...
Anson Bao
May 31,2023
Adjustable Low EMI Switching Power Supply
By Hesam Moshiri, Anson BaoCopyright: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC-BY-NC-ND)A power supply is an essential tool on every electronics bench. The TPS54202 is a highly efficient 2A synchronous ...
PCBWay
May 26,2023
Multilayer PCB Stack-up Basics | PCB Knowledge
Single-layer PCBs and double-layer PCBs are two basic types of boards that have only one or two layers of conductive materials over the substrate. When more routing space or signal integrity is requir...
PCBWay
May 24,2023
How to Generate Gerber and Drill Files in KiCad 7.0
Now you can place order directly by PCBWay Plugin for KiCadAfter completing the PCB design in KiCad, the final step is to generate Gerber and drill files, which will be sent to the PCB manufacturers f...
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