This article presents a practical approach to the layout design of mixed-signal boards, discussing component placement, board layering, and ground-plane considerations.

Though often used as synonyms, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is really the controlling of radiated and conducted Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); and poor EMC is one of the main reasons for ...

The Basic Design Process The ideal PCB design starts with the discovery that a PCB is needed and continues through the final production boards (Fig. 1).

The printed circuit board design best practices series of articles discusses the different steps of PCB development from the basics of creating a design schematic with specific requirements, to ...

Lear How To Design a PCB Layout With These Top 10 Best Practices. 1. Get the right grid. 2. Keep trace lengths as short and direct as possible. 3. Whenever possible, use a power plane to manage the ...

When it comes to things that hackers build, PCBs are a sizeable portion of our creative output. It’s no wonder – PCB design is a powerful way to participate in the hardware world, making your ...

About the Author John Burkhert Jr is a career PCB Designer experienced in Military, Telecom, Consumer Hardware and lately, the Automotive industry. Originally, an RF specialist — compelled to flip the ...

When it comes to things that hackers build, PCBs are a sizeable portion of our creative output. It’s no wonder – PCB design is a powerful way to participate in the hardware world, making your ...

These are the best free PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) Design Software for Windows 11/10 PC users to create, analyze, and study circuits.