Why Do PCB Traces Exhibit a Trapezoidal Shape?

Why Do PCB Traces Exhibit a Trapezoidal Shape?

The appearance of “stair-step” or “irregular serrated edges” on PCB traces is usually not the intended design but rather a phenomenon that needs to be controlled, caused by a combination of manufacturing processes and physical principles. The core reason is the interaction between the edge effects of the photoresist layer (dry film or wet film) … Read more