Mila
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Capacitor Voltage Ratings for PCB Design: Selection Guide and Best Practices
In PCB schematic and layout design, engineers often focus more on capacitor capacitance and package size while overlooking capacitor voltage rating, which directly affects product reliability.Incorrec...
PCBWay
Jul 31,2026
587
PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - MHP50-C5
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Mila
Jul 27,2026
928
Rigid-Flex PCB Layout Design Guidelines: Best Practices for Reliable PCB Layout
Designing a rigid-flex PCB layout requires a fundamentally different approach than standard rigid boards. The combination of rigid FR4 sections and flexible polyimide (PI) regions introduces unique me...
Mila
Jul 27,2026
1110
USB Interface Hardware Design Guide: From Pin Functions to PCB Layout Best Practices
1. Introduction: Never Underestimate USB — A Small Design Mistake Can Cause Major Signal ProblemsIn the eyes of many hardware engineers, the USB interface may seem like a relatively simple peripheral ...
William Harter
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1364
Problem in KiCad footprints that behave as locked when they are not.
Problem In KiCad, some footprints behave as locked even when they are not. For example, when moving a grouped set of footprints on a PCB, most of the footprints move as expected, but one or two may re...
Mila
Jul 08,2026
1606
Surface Mount vs Through Hole Assembly: How to Choose the Right PCB Assembly Method
In PCB assembly, SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and THT (Through-Hole Technology) are the two most widely used component mounting methods. The differences between surface mount vs through hole assembl...
Mila
Jul 07,2026
2712
PCBA Testing & Validation: Ensuring Quality and Reliability Before Production
In modern electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly (SMT) is only one step in the production process. What truly determines whether a product is ready for the market is the testing and validation phase ...
PCBWay
Jul 06,2026
2379
PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - ESP32-P4-WIFI6 4.3inch Development Board
Link：ESP32-P4-WIFI6Description ESP32-P4-WIFI6 4.3inch Rounded Corner LCD Development BoardBased on ESP32-P4 and ESP32-C6 High-Performance Development BoardIntegrated audio input/output module for...
Mila
Jul 03,2026
1633
What Causes PCB Leakage Current and How to Reduce Electrical Leakage in Circuits
In high-voltage electronics, medical devices, industrial control systems, and precision measurement circuits, PCB leakage current can significantly affect system stability and measurement accuracy, ev...
William Harter
Jun 30,2026
1696
Combining Logic Gates and Diode Logic Gates
Logic gates can be combined to create other logic functions. For example, two NAND gates can form an AND gate, an AND gate followed by a NOT gate creates a NAND gate, two NOR gates can form an OR gate...
PCBWay
Jun 29,2026
1474
PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - Luckfox PicoKVM
Link：Luckfox PicoKVM Version optionsLuckfox PicoKVMFull version(with metal case and 1.54inch touch display) * for reference only, the above host boards are NOT included.Function Demonstratio...
Mila
Jun 26,2026
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Medical PCB Design Guide: Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing, and Industry Standards
As medical electronics continue to evolve toward smarter, smaller, and more connected devices, medical PCB design has become increasingly critical to ensuring product reliability, signal integrity, an...
PCBWay
Jun 25,2026
2365
Important Notes for Ordering Shared Projects in PCBWay Community
Thank you for supporting PCBWay Community. Please carefully review the following important notes before ordering a shared project:Project ImagesImages uploaded by designers are for reference only and ...
Mila
Jun 24,2026
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Understanding ESD Protection in Electronic Systems and PCB Design Practices
Many hardware failures that appear random—such as USB communication errors, MCU resets, touch-screen malfunction, or unexplained field failures—can often be traced back to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD...
Mila
Jun 24,2026
3246
EU Customs Reform 2026: End of the €150 Duty Exemption for Low-Value Imports
The new EU Customs Reform (IOSS 2.0) will officially take effect on July 1, 2026.Starting from July 1, 2026, the European Union will abolish the €150 customs duty exemption for imported goods. Low-val...
Mila
Jun 18,2026
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Designing Production-Ready PCBs with IPC Standards
IPC standards are the foundation of modern PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly. By providing a unified set of technical requirements, they help engineers improve reliability, manufacturability, an...
Mila
Jun 17,2026
1824
PCB Annular Ring Design: Sizing, IPC Standards, DFM Rules, and Failure Prevention
In PCB design, the annular ring may seem like a small feature, but it directly affects electrical reliability, solder joint strength, and manufacturing yield. Insufficient annular ring width can lead ...
Mila
Jun 12,2026
2476
RF PCB Design Guide: Layout, Stackup, Routing and Manufacturing Best Practices
RF PCB design is significantly more challenging than conventional PCB design due to the effects of high-frequency signal propagation, impedance discontinuities, and electromagnetic interference. Even ...
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