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PCB Traces 101 - Phil's Lab #112

Basics and guidelines for PCB traces (tracks), including geometry/materials, sizing (power and signal), thermals, current-handling, controlled impedance, delay, and more.
Chapters:
  • 00:00Introduction
  • 01:09Basics
  • 03:51Geometry
  • 07:07Geometry/Material Cost
  • 07:49Resistance, Inductance, Capacitance
  • 11:33Power Delivery
  • 12:59IPC-2221 Calculator
  • 14:09PDN Inductance
  • 15:31Inductance Calculator
  • 16:43Power Planes
  • 17:09Differential Pairs
  • 17:38Controlled Impedance
  • 18:54Critical Length Calculator
  • 20:05Contr. Imp. Configs & Further Resources
  • 21:30Propagation Delays & Delay Matching
  • 23:01Practical Guidelines
  • 29:55Outro