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I-Connect007 Releases The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to... More Secrets of High-Speed PCBs by Martyn Gaudion
January 29, 2025 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
I-Connect007 is proud to announce the release of The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to... More Secrets of High-Speed PCBs, authored by Martyn Gaudion of Polar Instruments. This invaluable resource offers essential insights for anyone involved in the design, procurement, or fabrication of high-speed impedance or insertion loss-controlled PCBs, as well as complex HDI PCBs requiring precise documentation.
A new addition to the acclaimed Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… series, this book builds on the principles introduced in Secrets of High-Speed PCBs, Parts 1 and 2. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges in transitioning designs from CAD/CAM systems to real-world manufacturing, where materials, processes, and tolerances often defy idealized specifications.
Key topics covered include:
- Strategies for bridging the gap between design precision and manufacturing realities.
- Best practices for documentation to ensure seamless PCB fabrication.
- Methods to improve signal integrity through precise measurement and modeling.
Written for PCB designers, engineers, and procurement teams, this guide emphasizes how to transition quality designs from prototype to production while maintaining the highest signal integrity standards. With Gaudion’s expertise and practical advice, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between design specifications and the complex realities of manufacturing processes.
Available Now! Discover how to elevate your PCB design and fabrication process. Learn more and download your copy here.
I-Connect007’s Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… series is a trusted collection of educational resources tailored for printed circuit board industry professionals. Equip yourself with the knowledge to design and deliver exceptional high-speed PCBs.
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