PCB Material Selection Guide
By ZM Peterson • Jan 22, 2025This guide covers material properties, application-specific selection, and key considerations for high-voltage, RF, high-speed digital, and HDI PCBs.
DO‑254 Compliance for PCB Design and Embedded Systems
By C González • Jun 17, 2025Learn about the intersection of high-reliability hardware and software development for military and aerospace electronics.
2-Layer vs. 4-Layer PCBs: What's the Right Choice?
By ZM Peterson • Sep 12, 2024When should you choose a two-layer PCB versus a four-layer PCB? Find out the differences in this article.
PCB Design File Formats Overview
By A Mughees • Nov 26, 2022View our tutorial on PCB design file formats and how they are used in fab/assembly.
PCB Design for FPGA SoMs and Carrier Boards
By ZM Peterson • Sep 16, 2022Learn about the design challenges and processes in PCB design for an FPGA SoM and its carrier board.
Guide to Sizing and Using Microvias in HDI PCB Design
By ZM Peterson • Dec 27, 2021Read our guide to sizing and use microvias in at low aspect ratio in HDI PCB design, layout, and routing.
Guide to PCB Grounding to Ensure Low Noise and EMC
By ZM Peterson • Nov 22, 2021PCB grounding is a fundamental system-level design consideration that will affect all aspects of noise and EMC in your PCB layout.
Navigating Component Shortages in Today’s Volatile Supply Chain Environment
By NWES • Jul 25, 2021A case study in navigating component shortages and our process for ensuring your design can be produced without delays.
How to Navigate an Electronic Component Shortage
By ZM Peterson • Apr 15, 2021The electronic component shortage of 2020 and 2021 rages on. Here’s how we can help you navigate it.
Amplifier Stability: The Complete Design and Analysis Guide
By ZM Peterson • Jan 14, 2021Read our comprehensive guide to learn about amplifier stability for power amplifiers, RF front ends, and general-purpose amplifiers.
Helping Aerospace and Defense Electronics Clients Expedite PCB Design and Production
By NWES • Dec 9, 2020A case study in expedited aerospace and defense electronics design and manufacturing by NWES.
Guide to Signal Integrity Analysis in PCB Design
By ZM Peterson • Aug 31, 2020We’ve prepared the ultimate guide to getting started with signal integrity analysis in PCB design.
Thermal Management Challenges in the 5G Era
By ZM Peterson • Jul 26, 2020Read our survey of current thermal management challenges in 5G handsets and base stations.
Your Guide to High Speed Signal Integrity in PCBs
By ZM Peterson • Jun 30, 2020Read our guide if you want to learn about high speed signal integrity in your PCB layout.
Guide to PCB Trace Length Matching in High Speed Design
By ZM Peterson • Apr 8, 2020Here’s your guide to PCB trace length matching in high speed design.
Guide to Electronic Parts Sourcing in 2020 and Beyond
By ZM Peterson • Mar 16, 2020When you’re planning your next design, electronic parts sourcing practices are critical for ensuring manufacturability. Here’s how to source parts in 2020 and beyond.
The Best High Speed Board Design Guidelines
By ZM Peterson • Feb 17, 2020We've compiled the best high speed board design guidelines for advanced digital circuit boards and mixed-signal systems.
Overcoming 76-81 GHz Automotive Radar EMC Challenges
By ZM Peterson • Oct 14, 2019Overcoming automotive radar EMC challenges requires a combination of hardware and software solutions.
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