This FAQ discusses four techniques that work in conjunction: shielded connectors, smart PCB layout, proper grounding, and ...

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The PCB layout itself is typically a multi-objective discipline, as it directly influences electrical, mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic behaviors. Part 1 of this three-part series [1] focused ...

So let’s have a look at how to design PCB layouts for them. BGA Basics: Pads and Footprints. Picture the following scenario: you’re designing a state-of-the art LIDAR setup, ...

PCB Layout Design. Near-Kelvin Connection. The PCB layout design around a very-low-value resistor is critical to its performance. The most important aspect of this design is the fact that four ...

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When you first start out in the PCB layout game and know just enough to be dangerous, you simply plop down a connector, run a trace or two, and call it a hack. As you learn more about the finer poi… ...