White Papers

The Effects of Vias on PCB Traces
As device rise times and faster clock speeds have become critical PCB design issues, concern over a via's effect on PCB "transmission lines" has become a topic of discussion.

High-Speed Design Demystified-Part 1 [PDF]
When is a Design a High-Speed Design?

High-Speed Design Demystified-Part 2 [PDF]
Taking high-speed effects into consideration before they become problems.

Ohm's Law Illustrated
You've heard about it! You've read about it! Now here it is -- the only chart you'll ever need -- your guide to the World of Ohm.

Effective PCB Panelization   
Most people have heard the expression: "There never seems to be enough time to do it right the first time, but there's always enough time to do it over." This can apply to just about anything in life, but, as many experienced PCB engineers and designers know, a little planning goes a long way.

MCM Presentation [PDF]
Multi Chip Modules (MCM’s) were heralded as the technology vehicle that would realize the potential offered by new materials, advanced packaging and fine line production methods. The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the basics of MCM technology in order to help understand the markets that can benefit by implementing their products within an MCM package.

Some Trace Routing Issues    
Controling higher order harmonics caused by fast rise time pulses.

Propagation Delay on Signals
The interconnect delay (propagation time along a trace) is sometimes more important than the signal propagation time through individual components.

Are Your Capacitors Effective
This article has information regarding the effects of capacitors for high frequency designs.

Web sites with excellent white papers

The Printed Circuit Board Fabricators Home Page
This home page offers advice and insights on the process for producing a Printed Circuit Board. The production process has been broken down into the different areas, to prevent confusion and allow easy access to the information within these areas.

Conductor Analysis Technologies, Inc
CAT provides products and services that are used to measure, track, and improve printed circuit board manufacturing technologies. We team with our customers to document process capability, quality, and reliability leading to improved capabilities, better products, and greater profitability.