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Blind and buried vias: An HDI technology

March 13, 2025

One of the key innovations within HDI PCB design is the use of blind and buried vias, which enhance routing capabilities by freeing up additional routing resources, increasing the amount of routing channels while requiring fewer signal layers, and optimizing board space.

By Stephen V. Chavez
5 MIN READ

Optimizing FPGA/PCB co-design: Best practices and industry insights

March 7, 2025

Previously on episode 20 of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Chavez explored the intricacies of FPGA (field-programmable gate array)…

By Arlina Yang
3 MIN READ
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Things to check for on a PCB

January 23, 2025

What stage a PCB, or a PCB assembly (PCBA) is in determines what things to check for on a PCB.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Where to put decoupling capacitors on a PCB: best practices and design considerations

December 19, 2024

Why where to put decoupling capacitors on a PCB can make or break your design.

By Stephen V. Chavez
4 MIN READ
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Ultra high-density interconnect: a game changer in electronics

October 16, 2024

Ultra high-density interconnect (UHDI) is a key innovation that has changed the design and production of PCBs. Learn how UHDI enables the future of electronics.

By Stephen V. Chavez
3 MIN READ
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Keys to successful ECAD-MCAD collaboration

September 24, 2024

ECAD-MCAD collaboration is crucial In today’s complex world of product design and development. As product designs evolve, involving smaller IC…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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The foundations and challenges of electronics design data management

June 25, 2024

Last year on the Printed Circuit Podcast I talked with Andre Mosley, a seasoned professional in the field of electronics…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ
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Accelerating RF PCB design in a 5G world

May 14, 2024

The demand for high-speed and efficient RF (Radio Frequency) PCB design has never been greater. With billions of IoT devices…

By David Wiens
3 MIN READ
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Successfully implementing PCB design constraints

April 30, 2024

Last year, on the Printed Circuit Podcast, I spoke with industry veteran, Scott Decker, about the use of PCB design…

By Stephen V. Chavez
2 MIN READ