Gilded Artwork décor
Question about gold plating process for PCB artwork, logo, or words. Can specific areas be gold plated or only pads and through holes? Designing stand out black PCB with gold plated logo.
PCB fabrication
Different approaches for copper pours in advanced printed circuit boards – the importance and timing
Types of PCB power distribution strategies for high performance equipment, seeking understanding and advice from experts.
Simple and intuitive PCB software that is easy to pick up
Comparison of PCB design software options for personal use with a focus on ease of use and available resources.
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Eagle holes emerging from the stencils
Issue with PCB assembly: holes for screws have solder paste due to incorrect configuration in solder paste files. Should holes be in Dimension layer?
Voltage not equal to zero across opamp inputs in LTSpice
Simulation of modified follower circuit in LTSpice 4.20 with unexpected voltage discrepancy. Ideal op-amp model used with 1MHz GBW and 100dB Aol. Issue with 10mV input causing 10kV output instead of 10V. Investigating offset voltage source.
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Would it be feasible to have a board manufactured at a low cost that is compatible with 0.8mm pitch BGA components?
Questioning experience with cheap Chinese manufacturer for 0.8mm pitch BGA on PCB with 6/6 mil routes and 0.3mm drill. Difficulty routing tracks between 0.8mm pitch BGA pads, seeking advice on alternative solutions.
Attaching small wires to tiny connections like the unused pins on QFPs through soldering
Tips for securing small wires for testing and timing signals, looking for cost-effective solutions to hold wires in place.
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Trimming Gerber files
Crop a small section from multi-layer gerbers to show design without sharing entire board set. Use Altium or alternative tool for task.
Why is there no logical diagram and physical diagram?
The text explores the importance of separating logical and physical schematics for circuit design, with an emphasis on keeping them in sync and noting all physical aspects.
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How about changing it to “20 ounce printed circuit board”?
Help needed for 20 ounce PCB with image links.
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