During the layout process, it is often necessary to assign colors to nets that require special attention for highlighting. Below is a guide on how to perform this operation in Altium:Step 1: In the PCB interface, open the net viewing interface, as shown in the figure below:Step 2: In the PCB design interface, click on … Read more
Today, we will share technical knowledge about vias and back drilling in PCBs. 1. Via Design in High-Speed PCBs In high-speed PCB design, multi-layer PCBs are often required, and vias are an important factor in multi-layer PCB design. The vias in a PCB mainly consist of three parts: the hole, the pad area around the … Read more
PCB design is based on the circuit schematic to achieve the functions required by the circuit designer. This article summarizes several common issues in PCB circuit design for reference, hoping that engineers can continuously improve in their circuit designs, achieving excellent circuit performance and heat dissipation, effectively saving production costs. 1. Overlapping Pads 1. The … Read more
Some screenshots of the eBook 【Complete Set of Hardware Learning Materials】
Some screenshots of electronic books 【Complete Set of Hardware Learning Materials Collection】
Software Introduction Proteus Professional 9.0 SP2 is a powerful EDA tool developed by Labcenter Electronics in the UK. This software integrates circuit simulation, PCB design, and embedded system development, featuring over 27,000 components that can realistically simulate various circuits. It supports mainstream microcontroller system simulations, including ARM7, 8051, AVR, etc., and includes software debugging capabilities.Additionally, … Read more
Back drilling is a special controlled-depth drilling process used in the production of multilayer boards to connect different layers, primarily applied in fields such as communication equipment, large servers, medical electronics, military, and aerospace. ★ Special Considerations for Back Drilling Design ✒︎ Determine the layers that require back drilling Identify the specific layers that need … Read more
In the production of high multilayer PCBs, the drilling process directly determines the yield and reliability of the product. Industry data shows that the scrap rate of PCBs due to unreasonable hole diameter design can be as high as 30%, with poor hole processing in high multilayer boards accounting for over 45%. This article strictly … Read more
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▼Follow our WeChat public account: Hardware Matters▼ Part 01 Introduction Why are Gerber files so important? Gerber files, specifically in the RS-274X format, are the internationally accepted standard format in the PCB manufacturing industry. They serve as the “blueprints” for circuit boards, describing the images of each layer of the circuit board, such as traces, … Read more