Mila Sep 16,2025 8425

PCB Layout Design Process from Schematic to Manufacturing

PCB layout design is the process of transforming an electrical schematic into a complete, manufacturable printed circuit board (PCB). A well-designed PCB layout must do more than simply connect compon...

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Anson Apr 01,2022 120191

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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PCBWay Feb 05,2025 102751

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: General duty...

Mila Nov 13,2026 196

Reverse Polarity Protection: Diode, PMOS, NMOS, and Ideal Diode Circuits

Reverse polarity protection is an important consideration in PCB design, helping prevent damage to electronic components caused by accidentally connecting a power supply with reversed positive and neg...

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Mila Nov 12,2026 196

Why Are Two MOSFETs Connected Back-to-Back in a MOSFET Circuit?

In PCB design, MOSFETs are widely used in power management circuits to control current flow, protect power sources, and manage power switching. However, when a circuit needs to support both charging a...

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Payman Parsi Nov 11,2026 156

Rev-A Bring-Up Notes Worth Writing Before You Hit “Place Order”

Byline: The Board Workflow Analyst, IntelCADAffiliation disclosure: I work with the IntelCAD.ai team on AI-assisted electronics design workflows. This piece is educational for makers ordering a first ...

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Mila Nov 10,2026 256

Why Should a Decoupling Capacitor Be Placed Close to the IC

“Decoupling capacitors should be placed as close to the IC as possible.” Almost every electronics design textbook emphasizes this rule. However, few explain exactly why the distance matters. If this i...

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Mila Nov 09,2026 454

USB Type-C Pinout: Why Are 5.1KΩ Pull-Down Resistors Needed?

USB Type-C has become a common interface in modern electronic devices thanks to its reversible design, high-speed data transfer, and high-power delivery capabilities. However, in USB Type-C circuit de...

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PCBWay Nov 09,2026 353

PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - ESP32-C5 Mini Dual-band Development Board

Link：ESP32-C5 Mini Dual-band Development BoardESP32-C5 dual-band Wi-Fi 6Development BoardSupports ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE, etc.Onboard ESP32-C5-MINI-1 Series Module version optionsESP32-C5-MINI-KITO...

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Mila Nov 06,2026 260

Clock Circuit Design Guidelines for PCB Layout

Clock circuits play an essential role in electronic systems by providing timing signals that synchronize the operation of different components. However, improper clock circuit design can lead to signa...

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Mila Nov 04,2026 421

Differential Pair Routing: 3 Common Design Mistakes to Avoid

In high-speed PCB design, differential pairs are increasingly used, especially in high-speed interfaces such as USB, HDMI, and PCIe. These interfaces commonly use differential signaling for reliable d...

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Mila Nov 04,2026 433

PCB Layout Guidelines for Better Soldering Quality

PCB design plays an important role in soldering quality and overall assembly reliability. From component placement and pad design to fiducial marks and copper connections, even small layout details ca...

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Mila Oct 30,2026 1037

PCBWay and Tindie Launch the 2026 AI Hardware Design Contest

PCBWay is teaming up with Tindie to launch the 2026 AI Hardware Design Contest, inviting makers, engineers, developers, students, and hardware enthusiasts worldwide to explore the possibilities of com...

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Mila Oct 29,2026 637

12 PCB Layout Guidelines for Better Component Placement

PCB layout involves more than simply placing components and routing traces. Component spacing, decoupling capacitor placement, pad connections, thermal management, and manufacturing constraints all af...

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Mila Oct 27,2026 716

PCB Layout Considerations for Single-Point and Multi-Point Grounding

PCB grounding is an important part of PCB layout, affecting circuit stability, noise levels, signal integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Different circuits have different grounding requ...

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PCBWay Oct 27,2026 949

PCBWay Store NewArrival Product - Industrial 1-Channel ESP32-S3 WiFi Relay Module

Link：1-CH ESP32-S3 WiFi Relay ModuleBased on ESP32-S3, Supports Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, Onboard RS485 interfaceBuilt-in protection circuits such as power isolation and optocoupler isolation, Safe & Sta...

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Mila Oct 26,2026 459

PCB Layout Guidelines for Special Component Placement

PCB layout is not an arbitrary process. It must follow certain design rules to ensure electrical performance, thermal management, and assembly quality. In addition to general layout requirements, some...

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Mila Oct 26,2026 831

PCB Copper Thickness Guide for Current, Impedance, and Heat Dissipation

PCB copper thickness affects current-carrying capacity, trace impedance, heat dissipation, and manufacturing complexity. Thicker copper is not always better, and thinner copper is not always the right...

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Mila Oct 22,2026 559

PCB Routing Guidelines for Ground, Power, and Signal Traces

Poor PCB routing can lead to signal integrity issues, EMC failures, and power instability, even when component selection and schematic design are correct. These problems often stem from discontinuous ...

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