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    Why do digital designs often need multiple clock domains?

    Digital designs often need multiple clock domains. I once heard of a design that had more than 10 clock domains on a very large FPGA. One case I have seen of needing multiple clock domains was when I had to use a DDR3 controller in Platform Designer for a design that targeted Intel FPGA. One...
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    Choosing clock source for use on PCB

    Actually I am creating a PCB for the sake of it i.e learn PCB design. So, there are no actual requirements other than that I must make it as much efficient learning experience as possible.
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    Choosing clock source for use on PCB

    I am creating my first FPGA PCB. It needs clock source. When I went to Mouser website looking for it, it gave me this list of options contained in the image_1 attached. When I went to RS website looking for it, it gave me list of options contained in the image_2 attached. I am basically...
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    How does one determine the track width for "slow" signals?

    @macre, do you use Altium designer? Have you done high speed design?
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    Purpose of dedicated Power planes in PCB stackup

    Yes the questions have been answered. There are certain things that I know which I am not sure if they are correct or not which goes through correction with new information. At this time, I am not looking into the subject of PDN in detail although I have realized that it is essential to have a...
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    Using PCB "via" for high speed traces

    It still says this on the top: Hardware and PCB Design PCB Routing Schematic Layout software and Simulation programs
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    Purpose of dedicated Power planes in PCB stackup

    I have designed 2 layer boards in Eagle PCB in the past some years ago. Last year I designed another simple PCB with two layers in Altium Designer. In both cases the design did not use anything except through hole package ICs and some SMD resistors and capacitors. I want to move to the next...
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    Using PCB "via" for high speed traces

    I don't think I can delete this question, or move this question. Do I just post a new question in that area that is duplicate of this one?
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    Purpose of dedicated Power planes in PCB stackup

    I am trying to learn about high speed PCB design. My dream hobby project is to design an FPGA board conneced to DDR3 RAM. This is where the question come from. The part of tracks having higher impedance than planes is quite important one. Anyway, if you know of any PCB designs that are done...
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    Purpose of dedicated Power planes in PCB stackup

    So what if the number of rails is small, lets say 3, and the current draw requirement is not some large value like 50A?
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    Using PCB "via" for high speed traces

    Where is this PCB Design section? I am unable to find it on the website.
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    How does one determine the via size for "slow" signals?

    Yes, it seems current requirement is the only thing that matters here and there is a lot of option available. The same idea applies to the PCB tracks. In any case, as an answer, some specific value would be quite helpful.
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    How does one determine the track width for "slow" signals?

    I am studying PCB design and this question came up. I have found answers elsewhere. From what I have learnt, a human hair thick PCB track can carry around 1 Amp without significant temperature rise. So it is down to the person how wide they want to make the tracks. Thinner tracks are better...
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    What are the most important IPC standards for new PCB designers?

    I believe that we must pay to be able to access these, is that correct?
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    Purpose of dedicated Power planes in PCB stackup

    For high speed board design, having dedicated GND planes that are all linked together using stitching vias (to reduce impedance for return path) is essential. However, it is not clear why one would need a whole dedicated power plane in the PCB stack up. Power can be delivered in the same layer...

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