Posts by Abraash Vnest
8-Layer PCB Stackup Design Guide
Learn how to design an 8-layer PCB stackup for real-world manufacturing, covering layer planning, impedance control, PDN optimization, DDR4 and PCIe routing, via structures, and DFM review.
PCB Power Supply Design Guide
Learn practical PCB power supply design methods for stable power delivery, including regulator selection, EMI filtering, current paths, thermal control, and power integrity testing.
Microvia Design Rules for Reliable HDI PCB Manufacturing
Learn key microvia design rules for HDI PCB manufacturing, including aspect ratio, capture pads, copper filling, stacked microvia reliability, impedance control, and DFM review.
5G PCB Design Guide for Real-World Manufacturing
Learn key 5G PCB design considerations for RF and mmWave performance, including material loss, impedance control, via design, PDN stability, EMI risks, and manufacturing reliability.
What Is a Resistor and How Does It Work
Understand how resistors work in real circuits, why they oppose current flow, how Ohm’s Law applies, and how the right resistor supports stable PCB design.
How to Use Raspberry Pi as a Chromecast Alternative
Learn how to turn a Raspberry Pi into a lightweight Chromecast alternative using Raspicast, SSH, and HDMI playback for local media and selected shared links.
DDR4 Design Guide for Stable High-Speed PCB Layout
Learn key DDR4 PCB layout practices, including DQ/DQS timing, fly-by routing, clock pairs, Vref noise control, stackup design, power integrity, and crosstalk reduction.
Different Types of PCB Substrate Materials and Their Properties
Learn how to choose the right PCB substrate material for your design. Compare FR-4, Rogers, PTFE, ceramic, polyimide, and metal-core materials by properties and applications.
How to Test a Resistor
Learn how to test a resistor accurately using a multimeter, in-circuit methods, TCR checks, and failure screening. Practical tips for reliable resistor testing.
What Is Stitching Via in PCB Design and Do You Need It
Learn what stitching via in PCB design is, how it affects EMI, signal integrity, and thermal performance, and when you actually need it in a real PCB layout.
How to Design a PCB in CircuitMaker
Learn how to design a PCB in CircuitMaker step by step, from schematic creation to routing, design rule checks, and manufacturing-ready files.
How to Design a PCB in OrCAD
Learn how to design a PCB in OrCAD step by step. This beginner-friendly guide covers schematic capture, layout, routing, DRC, and preparing files for manufacturing.
How to Design a PCB in EasyEDA
Learn how to design a PCB in Proteus in 11 steps, from schematics and component placement to routing and design rule checks.
How to Design a PCB in Proteus
Learn how to design a PCB in Proteus in 11 steps, from schematics and component placement to routing and design rule checks.
How to Create a PCB Design in Altium
This comprehensive guide explains how to design a PCB using Altium, complete with video tutorials. Perfect for students, beginners, and electronics enthusiasts looking to master PCB design.
Analog Circuit PCB Design Guide
A practical guide to analog PCB layout, grounding, and decoupling. Discover how to reduce noise, protect high-impedance nodes, and avoid common beginner mistakes in analog circuit boards.
Design for Assembly (DFA) Guide for Successful PCBA Projects
Master DFA for PCBA projects with our complete guide: from component placement, pad design, thermal management, test points, to pre-production checklists for error-free assembly.
Comprehensive Guide to Annular Rings for 1–4 Layer PCB Design
Learn everything about annular rings in PCB design, including definitions, recommended sizes, calculations, and best practices for 1–4 layer boards.
