PCBWay Feb 05,2025 74702

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 92381

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 17129

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 6266

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 11193

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 Feb 25,2026 22

DDR2 PCB Layout Guidelines: Routing, Termination, and Design Principles

In modern high-speed digital circuit design, DDR2 memory remains a widely used high-speed storage device. Due to its high operating frequency, the quality of the DDR2 PCB layout directly determines wh...

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William Harter Feb 13,2026 50

Using Inspection Tools When Designing PC Boards

When designing PC boards in KiCad (or similar software), always use the Electrical Rules Checker for schematics and the Design Rules Checker for board layouts. Run the Electrical Rules Checker before ...

William Harter Feb 06,2026 51

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 722

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...

6 7 Jan 30,2026 617

How To Use A Soldering Iron

To use, maintain, and excel at using a soldering iron, it is important to understand basic techniques, safety rules, and good habits that improve both results and tool lifespan.To use a soldering iron...

Mila Jan 30,2026 1228

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 515

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 738

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 506

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 788

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 1077

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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