Does a Differential Pair Need a Return Plane?

A differential pair is any two transmission lines. When each transmission line has a return plane, its pretty clear how the differential impedance is related to the geometry. But what if there is no... [more]

Safeguarding Electrical Components and Devices with Nanocoating Technology

Engineered Reliability: Safeguarding Electrical Components and Devices with Nanocoating Technology, focuses on real-world examples of where significant product challenges were presented (such as... [more]

Best DFM Practices for Board Engineers

There is more to board design than placing parts and connecting the signals electrically. Those who design the board can make a huge impact on the ease of fabrication and assembly just by adhering... [more]

Effective PCB Design: Techniques to Improve Performance

Tired of failing EMC certification over and over? Join the crowd. Shrinking IC geometries and a resulting increase in switching speeds make designing compliant printed circuit boards more... [more]