Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) rely on vias as the critical interconnect backbone, enabling electrical continuity between layers in multi-layer designs. As electronics evolve toward higher density (...
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) serve as the "neural network" of electronic systems, enabling connectivity between chips, sensors, and other components. However, as electronics evolve toward miniatur...
In the era of miniaturized electronics—from 5G smartphones to aerospace avionics—printed circuit boards (PCBs) face an uncompromising demand: more functionality in less space. Traditional thro...
Pads and annular rings are critical components of PCB interconnects, serving as the interface between components, traces, and vias. Poorly designed pads or inadequate annular rings introduce signif...
Aligned with IPC-2226, IPC-6016, and Industry Fabrication Best Practices
1. Core Microvia Geometry & Aspect Ratio
Finished microvia diameter: 20–150µm (0.8–6 mils) (IPC-2226 definitio...
The exponential growth of semiconductor integration—smaller dies, higher I/O counts (exceeding 1,000 pins for advanced BGAs/ASICs), and finer pitch requirements (down to 0.12mm)—has pushed traditio...
The relentless demand for smaller, faster, and more feature-dense electronic devices has transformed high-density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards (PCBs) from a niche technology to a corne...
In the era of miniaturized electronics, the demand for high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs has skyrocketed. Consumer devices, industrial controllers, medical equipment, and aerospace systems incre...
Introduction
Microvias (≤150µm diameter) are critical in high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, enabling miniaturization in 5G, IoT, and aerospace electronics. However, their adoption introduces ma...
What is an HDI PCB? Key Definitions & Types
A High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB is a cutting-edge circuit board distinguished by blind/buried vias, microvias (≤0.006”/150μm diamete...
What is an HDI PCB? Core Definition
A High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB is a advanced circuit board characterized by high pin density (120–160 pins per square inch), dense component placeme...