Via-in-Pad PCB: When to Fill, Cap, Tent or Leave Vias Open
Learn when to fill, cap or tent via-in-pad designs, compare BGA and QFN requirements, and prepare clear PCB manufacturing notes.
PCB Pilot Build: What to Verify Before Moving from Prototype to Production
Plan a PCB pilot build with practical checks for revisions, component changes, first-article inspection, testing and production release.
Solder Mask vs. Conformal Coating: Can You Use Both on a PCB?
Compare solder mask and conformal coating, learn when to use both, and plan coating keep-outs, inspection and assembly requirements.
PCB Mouse Bites: Breakaway Tab Design, Spacing and V-Cut Comparison
Learn how PCB mouse bites work, compare breakaway tabs with V-cuts, and review hole spacing, edge clearance and panel files before assembly.
Pick and Place File Guide: Format, Export and Assembly Checks
A practical guide to PCB placement files: what the fields mean, how export settings change the output, and what to check before assembly.
PCB BOM Guide: Fields, Examples and Assembly Checks
Prepare a clearer PCB assembly BOM with practical field explanations, a worked review example, export checks and guidance on supporting manufacturing files.
PCB Fiducial Marks: Size, Placement and Design Guidelines
Understand global, local and panel fiducials, distinguish copper diameter from mask opening, and check your design before PCB assembly.
PCB Assembly Lead Time: How Long Does It Take?
PCB assembly lead time depends on more than placement speed. Learn how materials, files, production preparation, testing and shipping affect your schedule.
