Author: Matthew Tao

Struggling with intermittent signal integrity issues or failing EMC tests? You might be overlooking the most critical part of your PCB layout: the return path. Many engineers focus only on the signal trace, forgetting that current travels in a loop, leading to costly redesigns and project delays. The solution is to understand that a solid ground plane is the essential, low-impedance highway for your signal’s return current.

Your high-power components are overheating on standard FR-4. This thermal stress threatens your design’s reliability, risking catastrophic failure. The solution lies in materials engineered for superior heat dissipation.

Struggling with your high-speed design? The wrong PCB material can introduce signal loss and impedance mismatches, causing your project to fail validation and delaying your schedule.

Struggling to choose the right material for your PCB design? The dielectric you pick affects everything from performance to cost, and making the wrong choice can lead to project failure.

Struggling to understand the extra charges on your PCB manufacturing quote? These one-time fees, called NRE, can be confusing and add unexpected costs to your project budget.