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HDI, Manufacturing Clashes, and More with Mike Tucker

OnTrack · 13 Oct 2024 · 35m · Episode 279

What this episode covers

Mike Tucker, Director of Engineering and Technology at Millennium Circuits, discusses the frequent clashes between HDI/UHDI design intent and manufacturing realities, emphasizing that many 'errors' are actually design choices that fail to account for specific fabrication technologies like non-conductive fill cap plated vias. He highlights the critical disconnect between designers and front-end engineers, noting that a lack of manufacturing knowledge often leads to costly engineering change orders and yield issues when transitioning from prototype to high-volume production. Tucker argues that engaging designers early in the process, before they even open layout software, is essential to avoid these pitfalls and ensure reliable, cost-effective PCB fabrication.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
Millennium Circuits, Altium
Also
PCB West, IPC 2221, IPC 6012, IPC 6018

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