William Harter Feb 06,2026 400

Having PCBWay assemble a PC Board

PCBWay assembled my Pumpkin/Jack o'lantern light and Slot Machine projects as fully built boards. The Pumpkin/Jack o'lantern light, sized 1.2" x 5.6" and powered by a 9V battery, uses 10 LEDs in five ...

William Harter Jan 31,2026 1017

Adding flexibility to PC board design by adding jumper wires

Adding jumper wires to a printed circuit board provides flexible configuration options. For example, in my Note Sequencer, jumpers can repeat specific notes, and in my two-player reaction game, they s...

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How To Design A Calculator/ALU from Transistors

To Learn How to design An ALU from Transistors Is A Rare Skill, However It Can Be Learnt:First: Instead of seeing the transistors as individual components, Bunch Them into LOGIC GATES like AND, NOT, N...

Mila Jan 30,2026 1774

DDR3 PCB Layout and Routing Guide: Topology, Placement, and Signal Integrity Tips

DDR3 layout and routing are highly demanding, requiring careful attention to signal integrity, timing, and design constraints. The following summarizes the key design process, component placement stra...

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Mila Jan 29,2026 1044

AC-DC PCB Layout Guidelines: Safety, Isolation, and EMI Control

In intelligent switched-mode power supply design, the current-loop layout of an AC-DC converter is critical to the overall system performance. A well-designed layout can improve power efficiency, redu...

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Mila Jan 28,2026 1315

DC-DC Converter PCB Layout Guidelines: Power Loops, Hot Loops, and EMI Control

The quality of a DC-DC converter design is determined not only by the chosen topology and component parameters, but very often by the PCB layout, which can ultimately decide the success or failure of ...

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William Harter Jan 26,2026 761

Reaction Game: A Game Utilizing Combinational Logic

IntroductionThe Reaction Game offers competitive experience for two players, built around combinational logic principles. The setup includes three main LEDs, with gameplay relying on quick thinking an...

Mila Jan 21,2026 1269

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 1987

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 1923

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 1240

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 3912

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 1196

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 1686

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 1759

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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