PCB Design Courses and Certifications

Robert Feranec

PCB Stackups - Use Them

Explore various PCB stackup designs for different applications, from high-density to cost-effective options. Learn about motherboard, system-on-module, and SODIMM layouts to enhance your PCB design skills.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

Using VIA in PAD - Guidelines, Dimensions and More

Comprehensive guide on VIA and VIA-in-PAD usage in PCB design, covering dimensions, types, limitations, and best practices for optimal board performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

How to Create Perfect PCB Footprint - What You Really Need to Know

Learn essential PCB footprint design techniques, including pad dimensions, pin placement, and IPC standards. Gain insights into optimal practices for creating reliable and efficient PCB layouts.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

Understanding PCB Layout Essentials - Change the Way How You Look at the Tracks

Explore a new perspective on PCB layout, focusing on energy transfer rather than voltages and currents. Learn to optimize designs for improved performance and efficiency.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

Cadence Allegro Tutorial - How to Create SKILL Script and Your Own Commands

Learn to create and use SKILL scripts for custom commands in Cadence Allegro. Covers script creation, execution, and practical application with downloadable example code.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

How to Design Boards That Work the First Time

Learn effective PCB design techniques to create successful first-version boards. Covers schematic design, component selection, layout strategies, and testing considerations for reliable prototypes.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kevin Darrah

The Ultimate Prototype Board - How to Build the Kit

Comprehensive guide to building an advanced prototype board, covering component installation, soldering techniques, and testing procedures for electronics enthusiasts and makers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ralph S Bacon

The Ultimate Switch Bounce Eliminator - Simple and Effective

Explore a hardware solution for switch bounce elimination using a single chip, applicable to various switches including rotary encoders. Learn circuit design, PCB creation, and see real-world results.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hackaday

PCB Reverse Engineering - Eric Schlaepfer

Explore techniques for reverse engineering 2-layer PCBs with Eric Schlaepfer. Learn about tools, components, package types, markings, block diagrams, and circuit analysis in this comprehensive presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hackaday

Building Beautiful Boards With Star Simpson

Discover techniques for creating visually stunning PCBs, from variable thickness soldermasks to vector art silkscreens, transforming circuit boards into functional works of art.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hackaday

Lasers, Projectors, and Custom Hardware for Epic Interactive Experiences

Explore digital art installations combining projectors, lasers, and custom hardware. Learn about interactive experiences and the technology behind magical user interfaces.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

When a Signal Hits the End of a PCB Track - What Happens? - Reflections by Eric Bogatin

Explore signal reflections in PCB tracks with Eric Bogatin. Learn about electrically short vs. long tracks, simulation techniques, and strategies to eliminate reflections for improved signal integrity.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

How to Measure DDR4 Memories

Comprehensive guide to measuring DDR4 memory signals, including probing techniques, oscilloscope analysis, and compliance testing. Covers signal identification, read/write cycles, and result interpretation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

Do You Need Thick Copper Layers in PCB for High Currents? Are You Sure? - Steve Sandler

Explore high-current PCB design with Steve Sandler. Learn about inductance challenges, ASIC decoupling, stability, and testing techniques. Gain insights on VRMs, GaN technology, and current-carrying capacity in PCBs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Robert Feranec

How to Build Your Own Box for a PCB Board Using Free Fusion 360 Software - Step by Step Tutorial

Step-by-step guide to designing and 3D printing a custom enclosure for PCB boards using Fusion 360, demonstrated with a Raspberry Pi example. Covers modeling, adjustments, and exporting for printing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video