PCBWay Sep 17,2026 516

PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - AtomS3R AI Chatbot Kit

Link：AtomS3R AI Chatbot KitAtomS3R-AI Chatbot is an AI voice development kit consisting of two core parts: a controller and a voice base. The controller adopts AtomS3R, which is powered by the ESP32-S...

Mila Sep 16,2026 599

0402 vs 0603 Capacitor for High-Speed PCB Decoupling

A common misconception is that a larger capacitor package stores more energy and therefore provides better filtering performance. However, in high-speed PCB designs such as FPGA, SoC, and DDR applicat...

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Mila Sep 15,2026 742

Turning Student Ideas into Real Projects with the PCBWay Future Innovators Program

For students, turning an engineering idea into a working prototype is an important part of learning. But moving from a schematic or CAD model to a manufactured product can be challenging when budget a...

Mila Sep 14,2026 398

Why ICs Fail After Passing ESD Tests and How ESD Differs from EOS

Previous articles have covered key technologies related to chip ESD, including ESD diodes, power clamps, CDM mechanisms, and ESD testing procedures, with a focus on chip-level electrostatic discharge ...

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Mila Sep 11,2026 438

PCB Layout Guide to Interface Driver and Connector Placement

People who design PCBs for embedded, industrial control, and communication hardware have probably heard a common PCB layout rule: interface drivers should be placed as close as possible to board-edge ...

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William Harter Sep 11,2026 359

KiCad PCB editor shows a ratline (thin connection line) that does not exist or shouldn't be there

I discovered an unexpected KiCad issue after receiving new PCBs yesterday for an Arduino Shield project. After assembly, the board didn't work correctly.Arduino Shield PCBs are easier to troubleshoot ...

Mila Sep 10,2026 618

High-Speed ADC PCB Layout Guide: EPAD, PDS, and Grounding Best Practices

High-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) PCB layout involves multiple design parameters, and their importance varies depending on the application. For high-speed ADC systems, the focus should not ...

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Mila Sep 09,2026 580

How to Properly Handle Unused IC Pins in Schematic Design

When working on schematic design, engineers often encounter situations like this: to meet the core functional requirements, a 100-pin MCU is selected, but only 60 pins are actually used. Or a 4-channe...

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Mila Sep 08,2026 1107

USB Type-C Design and CC Pin Configuration: A Practical Hardware Design Guide

One of the most common pitfalls in Hardware Design for Type-C interfaces is confusing the legacy protocols used by USB-A ports with the native USB Type-C protocol. Some designers mistakenly treat D+ /...

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Mila Sep 07,2026 716

Remote-Sense Guidelines in Power Supply Design for DC-DC Converters

Many DC-DC power chips provide a Remote-Sense function. However, many designers mistake it for an optional secondary connection and wire it directly near the power module's local output. This setup ef...

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Mila Sep 07,2026 808

PCBWay to Exhibit at SIDO Lyon 2026: Meet Us at Booth E122

As smart technologies continue to transform industrial products and connected devices, reliable hardware manufacturing has become an essential part of turning innovative concepts into real-world produ...

Mila Sep 07,2026 1317

Welded Sheet Metal Parts Design Guidelines

This guide is designed to help mechanical engineers and product designers optimize laser-cut and bent sheet metal parts for welding processes. By adhering to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) standar...

Mila Sep 07,2026 1393

Sheet Metal Tapping Design Guidelines

This guideline aims to provide structural engineers and mechanical designers with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) specifications for thread tapping in sheet metal fabrication and CNC milling/turnin...

Mila Sep 07,2026 1223

Sheet Metal Cutting Design Guidelines

This guide is designed to help engineers and designers prepare CAD and STEP files that meet manufacturing standards. Following these design requirements prior to order submission helps prevent file re...

Mila Sep 07,2026 1383

Hardware Installation Design Guidelines

Hardware installation adds threaded connection points, mounting features, and structural support directly to sheet metal parts. It is especially useful for thin sheet metal that is difficult to tap, a...

Mila Sep 07,2026 874

Countersink & Counterbore Holes Design Guidelines

This design guide provides structural engineers and mechanical designers with essential Design for Manufacturability (DFM) rules for Countersink (CSINK) and Counterbore (CBORE) holes in sheet metal fa...

Mila Sep 04,2026 981

Sheet Metal Bending Design Guidelines

This guide aims to provide standard sheet metal bending Design for Manufacturability (DFM) specifications for structural and mechanical designers, helping effectively prevent common issues such as mat...

Mila Sep 03,2026 495

HDI PCB Layout Guide for High Speed Optical Module PCB Design

An optical module PCB is a typical high-frequency, high-density HDI PCB precision board. Its material selection is closely related to transmission rate, link length, loss budget, and device platforms....

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Mila Sep 02,2026 165

PCB Routing Angle Rules and the 90 Degree Trace Myth

In the realm of hardware design, "never use 90° angle traces" is one of the most widely circulated rules. Most engineers habitually modify 90° corners into 45° bends, or even intentionally increase tr...

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Mila Sep 01,2026 1265

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Design Guidelines

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a non-traditional machining process that uses controlled electrical discharges to remove material from electrically conductive workpieces. Because the electrode...

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