Sarah Santangelli takes us through the importance of Trace Widths and what they mean for your PCB design. What is Trace Width? Trace width is an important design factor in PCB design. PCB trace could be analog, digital or power, from one junction to another. The junction can be the pin of a component, a branch off of a larger trace or plane, or an empty pad or test-point intended for probing. Trace widths are often measured in mils, or thousands of an inch. A standard trace width for an ordinary signal (no special requirements) may be in the 7-12 mil range and be as long as a few inches, but ..read more

Outsourcing services to experienced and talented teams, like ours at Quadra, will save you time and money. Our PCB prototyping services remove your frustrations and prevent feelings of stress as we guide you through the process as expertly as we can. But what if you are an established manufacturer with a continuous production line, broad in-house capabilities to manufacture fully populated PCB’s and have the resources to create your own BOM and manage the process from start to finish? You’ll still benefit, and here’s how. Collaborating with us, and deploying our turn-key services, will ensure ..read more

The creepage check within eCADSTAR’s PCB editor is a powerful tool and is so much more than a basic clearance check.  The voltage difference can also be changed based on requirements for a voltage difference range.  The flexibility and sophistication is down to the user control.     Creepage Check in Action In this design I have maximized the input voltage to 600V at the power connector of our demo PCB Design, The first thing we need to do is define the voltage of the signals in the constraints browser. This is used in combination with the design rules to create the appro ..read more

To maximise the performance of a circuit design, the implementation of track length matching is key. In any circuit design, an electronic signal takes a certain amount of time to travel along the conductor to reach its end destination. It is crucial to identify the sections of a printed circuit board (PCB) design that requires length matching to guarantee that the signals arrive with accurate timing.   Track length matching is normally thought of as in pairs, but it also applies to buses with single-ended signals and differentially-driven buses. As CPU peripherals and other digital syste ..read more

Did you miss the “What’s New for eCADSTAR 2021” Webinar? eCADSTAR PCB design software 2021 release is here. eCADSTAR 2021 benefits from greater functionality and efficiency-enhancing tools to help support your PCB design. Join the webinar to find out more about how eCADSTAR is adding to its time-saving tools and providing with you more functionality and improved features to make your designs better. What’s New for eCADSTAR 2021  – Webinar The webinar will cover: New Creepage Check feature SPICE Controller feature to enable the Schematic application to interface with LTspice RINF &am ..read more

PCB layout design is not rocket science, but it does take time to do right. By taking the time to review your designs before you create your layouts, you can resolve issues early enough to lower costs and production time. PCB Library Management is a critical part of this. What is PCB Library Management? Data preparation and library management are time-consuming activities. They are however a crucial part of the process and if not done correctly can severely impair the success of the project. From the inclusion of library parts to the collation of datasheets for each item, the importance of ap ..read more

When looking to upgrade their existing PCB design software, EA Technology looked to eCADSTAR to support their business objectives and their ongoing design and development projects. EA Technology, headquartered in Chester, is recognised globally as a leader in their field; enhancing the performance of power networks and providing clients with tailored asset management solutions. After an upgrade to their PCB design software, the result provided their PCB engineers with an improved high-speed design platform with limitless possibilities. “eCADSTAR helps us generate reports quicker and easier ..read more

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Understanding why your PCB Design Assembly is failing and how to rectify it is a critical part of PCB design. PCB design takes time, effort and knowledge. But all of this hard work can be for nothing if your PCB fails. So let’s take a look at the Top Reasons why PCB design assemblies fail. 10 Reasons why your PCB Design Assembly Could be Failing 1. Component Design Failure Incorrect placement of components, power failure, and overheating due to lack of space on the PCB, are just a few examples of things that can go wrong at the design and manufacturing stage. Related Issues: Soldering Iss ..read more

How Rapid PCB prototyping is Revolutionising PCB Manufacturing In a competitive world of electronics manufacturing, the importance of speed cannot be overstated! The quicker a company can move from concept to product stage, the more likelihood of its a success. So what is what Rapid PCB prototyping? Rapid PCB Prototyping is a set of methods to create a prototype of your product very quickly. This can then be used to validate your final product. An additive manufacturing approach is required, as opposed to a subtractive which can involve substantial rework. 3D printing technology allows designe ..read more