Why impedance matters in high-speed PCB designAs signal speeds increase and edge rates get steeper, trace impedance becomes a critical design parameter. Even small deviations in geometry, stackup, or material…
Automated Optical Inspection is an established part of quality control in many manufacturing processes. It is used to inspect solder joints, component placement, and other assembly-related features, helping to detect…
A PCB layout can be electrically correct and still cause difficulties during manufacturing. Especially on densely populated boards, small geometric details can determine whether components can be placed, soldered, inspected,…
A reliable SMT process starts with the design of the stencil. What matters is not only where solder paste is applied, but also whether the size and shape of the…
Catch manufacturability issues before they reach productionIn PCB manufacturing, small details can decide whether a design flows through assembly or turns into a costly rework case. Component spacing, height constraints,…
Electronic component data is a crucial foundation for reliable PCB processes. At the same time, finding suitable components, verifying data, and adding missing or correcting inaccurate information can take a…
Anyone who works with PCB-Investigator on a regular basis quickly realizes that it's not always the big features that make the biggest difference. More often, it's the small shortcuts and…
This update builds on the strong foundation of V17 and brings a wide range of improvements across AI & automation, analysis, import/export, data management, and the user interface — making…
Manufacturability should be checked before the board reaches the fab A PCB can look perfectly fine on the screen and still create expensive questions in production. That is exactly where…
Once a PCB design exceeds 30 V, strict safety standards apply. Minimum distances must be maintained between conductive elements to prevent leakage currents and dielectric breakdown. Standards such as DIN EN…