Where to Use Copper Thieving?
At PCB Trace Technologies Inc, we use two techniques during PCB manufacturing—copper balancing and copper thieving—to achieve the high quality and reliability of our boards. Both are crucial processes but with different purposes. Copper distribution is an important factor related to manufacturing, and copper balancing, along with copper thieving, helps achieve an even distribution of […]
Learn MoreDesigning PCBs for Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
We live in an interconnected world. Here, embedded systems and IoT, or the Internet of Things, are an integral part of our lives. Not only homes and wearables, IoT and embedded devices are revolutionizing many industries as well. As most of these devices are small, designing them effectively requires careful attention and consideration of details. Most […]
Learn MoreMiniaturization Trends in HDI PCB
Miniaturization of the PCB or printed circuit board is among the greatest and current trends in the PCB industry. Miniaturization of electronic devices made use of special design procedures to reduce the PCB size and the footprint of electronic components that go onto it to make them denser. Over time, the development of various advanced […]
Learn MoreOptimum Via Size For Your PCBs
PCBs or Printed Circuit Boards use various types of vias—through types, tented vias, blind vias, buried vias, stacked vias, staggered vias, and via in pad. Most designers know that the via type they use affects its size. In this article, PCB Trace Technologies Inc. discusses the restrictions typically present on PCB via size and the […]
Learn MoreAll About Irregularly Shaped PCBs
Most PCB designers have designed their boards in mostly rectangular or square shapes. However, when the enclosure is in an irregular shape, they have two choices—to continue with a rectangular/square shape that is considerably smaller than the enclosure or to design irregularly shaped PCBs that closely match the enclosure shape. In the first case, the […]
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