When designing high-speed PCBs, process variations and other factors can significantly impact actual impedance. Automated design tools may not always detect these subtleties, making proactive, defensive design essential. Here’s how to address common challenges in high-speed PCB design.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage sensitive components such as MOSFETs, CMOS gates, and PN junctions, leading to issues like gate damage, short circuits, and even melted wiring. This guide offers practical strategies to design PCBs that effectively prevent ESD from harming the circuit.