What is QFN Package? | PCB Knowledge

The purpose of packageICs, unlike resistors and capacitors, require a higher level of protection, electrical connections, and heat dissipation. To meet these needs, IC packages serve a crucial role. T...

QFN QFP IC Package

Types and Identification Methods of Varistors

Varistors are commonly employed in circuits for overvoltage protection, such as shielding electronic components from damage caused by excessive voltage. When the voltage in the circuit exceeds a prede...

Varistor

Clipper Circuits Part 2: Negative Clipper Circuits

 IntroductionPart one of the Clipper Circuits briefed us on the two types of clipper circuits: positive and negative clipper circuits, and we dwelt deeply into the positive clipper circuits worki...

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What is Embedded Resistor and Embedded Capacitor Process?

In typical scenarios, resistors and capacitors on a PCB are directly soldered onto the board surface. However, the embedded resistor and embedded capacitor process involve embedding resistors and capa...

Embedded resistor and embedded capacitor

Do you need non-functional pads? | PCB Knowledge

Different from functional pads to establish electrical connections, non-functional pads are not connected to a trace on the layer they are on. They are typically used on inner layers of PCBs and are n...

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Why Use a Zero-ohm Resistor?

What is Zero-ohm Resistor?A zero-ohm resistor, also known as a jumper resistor, is a specialized resistor with a nominal resistance value of zero ohms. It is commonly used in PCB design and other appl...

Resistor Zero-ohm Resistor

Clipper Circuits Part 1

In power electronics, engineers sometime would like to reject part of the specified wave while allowing part of it to pass. This action requires the design of a special circuit known as a clipper circ...

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Five Processing Methods of Vias

Vias are the essential component of a multi-layered PCB. From a design perspective, a via consists of two main parts: the drill hole in the center and the pad area surrounding the hole, and the sizes ...

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What is Metal Core PCB? | PCB Knowledge

Metal core PCBs, also known as MCPCBs, incorporate a thermally conductive metal core, such as aluminum, copper, or stainless steel, instead of FR4. This metal core acts as a heat sink, efficiently con...

Metal Core MCPCB

What is Cavity PCB?

As printed circuit boards continue to shrink in size, the surface area available for wires and components is becoming more and more limited. In this case, cavity PCB becomes an effective solution.What...

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A Guide to a Complete PCB Resistors Sizing

IntroductionVarious electrical components are used to achieve various roles in a printed circuit board. Therefore, a good PCB designer should have a complete understanding of such components and what ...

How to Read a Resistor? | PCB Knowledge

As parts of the passive components, resistors are components that are designed to impede or restrict the flow of electric current. Resistors are non-polar components, meaning they do not have polarity...

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Copper Coin-Embedded PCB for Heat Dissipation | PCB Knowledge

Common PCB thermal management methods include using a heat sink, thermal pads, thermal vias, copper pour, and thermal relief. In PCB designs, thermal management methods can be implemented using a comb...

Embedded copper coin thermal management

What is Black FR4(Black core) PCB?

Black Core PCB is a special type of printed circuit board that features a distinct appearance and characteristics compared to traditional PCBs. It is named after the black substrate material used betw...

PCB Black FR4 Black Core

Basic Knowledge of Capacitors

Capacitors are commonly used electronic components in modern circuits and devices. With a history and utility of over 250 years, capacitors are among the oldest electronic components that have been re...

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What are PCB Teardrops? | PCB Knowledge

Designing PCBs comes with various challenges, including undesirable breakouts due to drill wander, misalignment, and stress concentration. To address these issues, one effective technique is the use o...

How to Make a Significant Improvement in Circuit Boards with a Small Investment - Choosing the Right Solder Mask Ink

How Important is Solder Mask Ink?Provides insulation protection;Acts as a safeguard against short circuits and corrosion;Enhances the reliability and durability of the circuit board;Ensures stable tra...

What are counterbore and countersink? | PCB Knowledge

Counterbore holes are cylindrical with flat bottoms, while countersink holes are conical recesses designed to accommodate a screw or bolt. Both types serve to insert screws or fasteners, yet they offe...

Multilayer PCB Stack-up Basics | PCB Knowledge

Single-layer PCBs and double-layer PCBs are two basic types of boards that have only one or two layers of conductive materials over the substrate. When more routing space or signal integrity is requir...

PCB Stack-up HDI

Effect of PCB Materials on High-speed Circuits

A few years ago, when discussing signal integrity, the focus was generally on models and software. However, nowadays, engineers are gradually starting to pay attention to the impact of PCB materials o...

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