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Our mission is to keep our clients at the cutting edge of new technology with the best tools and resources we have to offer. Take a look at our essential design guides, compliance guides, case studies, and manufacturing information.

NWES PCB Design Blog

If you want to learn about PCB design, stay up to date on the newest PCB design trends, or kill some time at the office, then read our blog and subscribe to our updates.

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Example Designs

Access design examples created for our EDA clients and made available for public reuse under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-SA). Design files and a complete manufacturing package (except fab/assembly drawings) are available for free download.

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PCB Design Tools

We created a set of free PCB design tools to help clients understand important electrical and performance aspects of their designs. We also compiled some of our favorite free electronics design tools from popular EDA companies and open-source projects.

  • PCB materials database, powered by PCB Directory
  • Online Gerber file viewer, complete with layer control
  • PDN impedance calculator (Coming soon!)
  • Transmission line impedance calculator (Coming soon!)

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Essential Guides

We've compiled essential resources for designers and clients to learn more about the electronic product development process, as well as compliance and industry standards.


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PCB Design Process


Come see how the PCB design process takes your idea from concept to product.

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PCB Fabrication Process


Learn about the primary steps in the PCB fabrication process.

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PCB Assembly Process


Learn about the PCB assembly process and how to get your final product.

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UHDI PCBs & IC Substrates Guide


Learn about IC substrate and UHDI PCB design and manufacturing processes.

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Advanced PCB & IC Materials


Meet the materials used in advanced PCBs and IC substrates.

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RF PCB Materials


Learn about materials used in RF PCBs and mmWave devices.

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IPC Standards


Read our guide on IPC design and qualification standards.

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PCB Design Glossary


A glossary of terminology used in PCB design and manufacturing.

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