How Odd Is an Odd-Layered PCB?

Can I save money by purchasing printed circuit boards with an odd number of layers? This article provides an answer and goes deep to explain why choosing an odd-layered board is a bad move. In fact, investing in an odd-layered unit may actually raise the expense as...

The Most Common Types of PCB Interface

Ever find yourself juggling multiple PCB interfaces just to decide which one to incorporate into your circuit design? You’re not alone. A lot of PCB designers struggle to know which functionality would be best for the project at hand. This article covers the most...

Via-in-pad Technology – a Key to High Quality Printed Circuit Boards

VIP or Via-in-pad technology essentially refers to the process through which vias are fixed directly underneath component contact pads. In terms of PCB design, it refers to a plated hole that supports the linking of copper traces from one layer of the circuit board to...

Secrets of Designing a Cheaper PCB

Printed circuit boards are the lifeblood of all mechanical and electronic devices. As such, buyers are always looking for ways to purchase PCBs on the cheap. A key to getting their business? Design a cheap PCB so you can reduce the costs passed onto the customer....

Why Cheap PCB Imports Are Not Cheap at All

You know the old adage: “You get what you pay for.” You should heed that advice when it comes to PCBs. Cheap PCB sourcing may look attractive, but it’s likely to cost you more in the long run. Besides poor-quality standards, cheap printed circuit boards bring with...

Designing a PCB Layout for DC-DC Buck Converter

DC-DC buck converters help regulate DC output voltage so that it’s lower than the DC input voltage. Using these circuits is more power-efficient than using a linear regulator. Semiconductor manufacturers, therefore, are investing in innovative production processes...