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Rules of Thumb: Design007 Magazine, November 2024
November 11, 2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Rules of Thumb
Rules of thumb are everywhere, but there may be hundreds of rules of thumb for PCB design. They’re built on design formulas, fabricators’ limitations, and tribal knowledge. And unfortunately, some longtime rules of thumb should be avoided at all costs. How do we separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak?
In the November 2024 issue of Design007 Magazine, we delve into rules of thumb—which ones work, which ones should be avoided, and when it’s time to “do the science.” As our contributors point out, rules of thumb are a great place to start—a default position—but designers should have a good understanding of the mechanics that these rules are built upon.
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