PCBWay Feb 05,2025 70891

Impact of the New U.S. Tariff Policy on Customs Clearance

Update on Dec 31thCurrent Tax Rates for Various PCBWay ProductsBare PCBs: 45% Assembled boards: 35% Steel 、Aluminum& Copper (CNC,stencil, etc.): About 85% SMT printing stencil:88% Others: ...

Anson Apr 01,2022 89389

PCBWay Plug-In for KiCad

Send your layout to PCBWay for instant production with just one click.Have you ever thought that when you complete the design on KiCad, you can place an order on pcbway with just one click?Now this id...

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Anson Jul 29,2022 16809

PCBWay Plug-In for FreeCAD

Send your 3D design to PCBWay for instant production with just one click.PCBWay's 3D & CNC services always well received by our customers. Now we have an in-depth cooperation with FreeCAD.FreeCAD ...

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PCBWay Oct 24,2024 6069

PCBWay Plug-In for OpenSCAD

We are excited to announce that we have welcomed a new partner! PCBWay has recently collaborated with OpenSCAD to integrate the PCBWay plug-in into the software. This means that from now on, users can...

PCBWay Oct 11,2023 10630

PCBWay Fabrication Toolkit for Kicad

Recently, PCBWay added a plug-in called PCBWay Fabrication Toolkit to Kicad: With just one click of the mouse, four files can be exported from the layout file automatically: Gerber file, IPC-Netlist f...

Mila Jan 21,2026 220

Decorative Chrome vs. Hard Chrome: Core Differences Explained

Decorative chrome (protective–decorative chrome plating) and hard chrome (wear-resistant chrome / industrial chrome plating) are the two core categories of chrome plating processes.The fundamental dif...

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Mila Jan 20,2026 277

BGA PCB Layout Guidelines: Placement, Fanout, and Routing

As electronic devices continue to deliver more functionality while shrinking in size, advanced component packaging technologies have become essential to meet these demands. Since its introduction, BGA...

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PCBWay Jan 15,2026 1106

Meet PCBWay at NEPCON Tokyo 2026

We are very excited to announce that after three months, PCBWay is finally heading to its next major exhibition.This time, PCBWay will be participating in NEPCON Tokyo 2026, which will be held at Toky...

Mila Jan 13,2026 489

LED PCB Layout and Routing Guidelines: Practical Design Rules for Reliable Lighting

LED PCBs are not merely passive carriers; they are critical systems that determine the final performance, lifespan, and quality of a product. Their design directly impacts optical efficiency, reliabil...

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Mila Jan 09,2026 1014

USB Type-C PCB Design Guidelines: Layout and Routing Best Practices

The USB interface has evolved through multiple generations and now reaches the era of USB 3.1 with 10 Gbps high-speed data transfer and up to 100 W power delivery. Among them, the Type-C connector has...

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Mila Jan 07,2026 548

How to Select the Right HDI Stack-Up at the HDI Design Stage

Stack-Up Determines EverythingOnce the PCB stack-up is defined, nearly 80% of the total manufacturing cost is effectively locked in. This is especially true for HDI PCB design, where stack-up decision...

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Mila Dec 31,2025 1042

When to Choose Heavy Copper PCB: Standards, Performance, and Applications

Extra-long, extra-wide, ultra-thick, and heavy copper PCBs play a critical role in modern electronic devices. They are mainly used in high-power, high-current, harsh-environment, and space-constrained...

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Mila Dec 30,2025 726

RF PCB Design Guidelines: Key Considerations for High-Frequency Circuits

In recent years, the rapid growth of Bluetooth devices, wireless local area networks (WLAN), and mobile communication systems has driven increasing attention to RF circuit design techniques. From past...

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PCBWay Dec 26,2025 632

PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - TS1M Multi-Function Mini Soldering Station

Link：TS1MThe TS1M Multi-Function Mini Soldering Station adopts a non-traditional design with a compact triangular body structure.Compatible with the PD 3.1 fast charging protocol (maximum 140W power);...