Adaptable polyimide circuit boards
Looking for flexible polyimide board fab for small batch prototyping with specific dimensions and design rules, seeking recommendations for a cheap place.
PCB fabrication
Solidworks PCB Woooooh!
New baby DSS/Solidworks with EDA, marketed as “powered by altium”, promising with 60% cost of AD, lacks baked-in simulation. Potential for SW users, testing soon.
PCB Design and Regulations
Tutorial videos on YouTube for ORCAD PCB editor and Eagle are helpful. Seeking more tutorials and documentation suggestions. Assistance with PCB design standards would be appreciated.
Could I ask you a few questions regarding Sprint-Layout 50?
Sprint-Layout features a Zone tool for creating filled areas on PCB traces. Users can overlap traces from different tools for a continuous connection.
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What layer is optimal for a ground plane?
Choosing between top and inner layers for the groundplane on a multilayer PCB is debated. Some suggest inner layers for a continuous connection, while others prefer top layers for direct smd pin connections.
What do you think about the copper thickness of FR4?
Choosing between 35u and 70u blank double-sided PCBs for uncertain project, considering cost and drawbacks of 70u for isolation milling.
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My review of the recent PCB order
PCB order placed online, manufacturer used own gerbers, 4-layer design, 50 x 94 mm, 1.2mm thick, 1-OZ copper, ENIG finish, 20pcs, excellent gerber viewer, quick shipping, missing solder paste stencil.
Layer stack for a four-layer board featuring separate analog and digital sections, plus dual rails
Analog section requires dual power supplies; digital speed advice needed; comparing two layer stack options.
Is there a comprehensive software solution for both schematic and board design?
Comparison of EDA packages for schematic and board design process efficiency.
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What sizes of drill bits should we keep in inventory?
Purchasing PCB drills for CNC router: confusion over sizes, need advice on most common sizes to buy in bulk.
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