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PCB West: PCB Design Tips with Neil Chamberlain of Polar Instruments

OnTrack · 2 Nov 2024 · 11m · Episode 282

What this episode covers

Neil Chamberlain, Product Specialist at Polar Instruments, discusses the critical role of communication between PCB designers and fabricators, highlighting how Polar's field solvers bridge the gap in the supply chain. He explains the complexities of substitute materials, noting that designers must analyze performance across different laminate options to avoid over-engineering or signal integrity issues. The conversation also covers copper roughness, detailing how the micro-etching process adds variable roughness that impacts high-frequency performance and adhesion.

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Polar Instruments, Altium, IBM
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Waddell, PCB West

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