Posts by Sam K
The Complete Guide to High Current PCB Design
Learn how to design reliable high current PCBs with the right copper thickness, trace width, thermal management, materials, and components for production.
Everything You Need to Know About PCB Backdrilling
PCB backdrilling is a controlled-depth drilling process used to remove via stubs in multilayer PCBs, helping improve signal integrity in high-speed designs.
SMD Resistor Size Chart
Use this SMD resistor size chart to quickly compare 01005–2512 packages, imperial and metric codes, dimensions, and typical power ratings.
Practical High-Speed PCB Design Guide for Real Manufacturing
High-speed PCB design is often associated with advanced materials, but material choice is only part of the story. This article explains why practical layout design matters just as much for reliable manufacturing.
The Complete Guide to PCB Via Filling
PCB via filling fills plated vias to improve reliability, routing density, heat transfer, and via-in-pad support. PCBCool explains when and how to use it in PCB design.
ESP32 WiFiManager Tutorial for WiFi Setup
ESP32 WiFiManager is a library that helps ESP32 devices configure WiFi without hardcoded credentials. This tutorial explains how to set it up step by step.
BGA Rework Tutorial to Support Your Failure Repair Process
BGA rework is a high-risk process that requires precise rework stations and inspection equipment. In this article, PCBCool explains the full BGA rework process step by step.
Radar PCB Design Guide
Learn how to design radar PCBs for 24 GHz, 60 GHz, and 77–81 GHz systems, from laminate and stackup selection to RF routing, antenna integration, via design, and manufacturability review.
Industrial PCB Design Guide
Learn the key principles of industrial PCB design, including thermal management, vibration resistance, humidity protection, corrosion control, and manufacturability for long-term reliability.
Automotive PCB Design Tutorial for Real-World Conditions
A practical guide to automotive PCB design, covering EMI/EMC, power integrity, signal routing, environmental challenges, and key standards for reliable performance.
A Comprehensive Guide to IoT PCB Design
A complete IoT PCB design guide covering system architecture planning, MCU selection, RF layout, antenna design, and low-power power systems for IoT devices.
A Comprehensive Guide to Flexible PCB Design
A complete guide to flexible PCB design for production: covers materials, stack-up, bend rules, trace layout, stiffeners, and manufacturing best practices.
Medical PCB Design Tutorial for Clinical Environments
Learn essential strategies for designing medical PCBs in clinical environments, including EMI control, reliability, data security, and sensor integration for safe, high-performance devices.
Comprehensive LED PCB Design Guide
Learn the key principles of LED PCB design, including thermal management, material selection, LED component placement, and constant-current driver design.
1+N+1 Stackup Design Tutorial for HDI PCB Board
Learn what 1+N+1 HDI PCBs really mean, including stackup structure, microvia and via types, sequential lamination, electrical advantages, and common design mistakes engineers should avoid.
PCB Trace Length Matching for High-Speed Design
A practical guide to PCB trace length matching in high-speed design, covering when it’s required, tolerances, differential pairs, vias, reference planes, and EMI considerations.
2+N+2 Stackup Design Tutorial for HDI PCB Board
Learn how to design 2+N+2 stackups for HDI PCBs, including layer structure, microvia fanout, routing strategies, power distribution, and manufacturing considerations. A practical guide for engineers building high-density boards.
