Vias, Tenting, and Tiny Fireworks

In this episode, Chris and Melissa we are focused on the topic of tenting vias. Joined by our favorite PCB guru, Dave Wilcox, we dive into the thrilling question: is it "via" or "v-eye-a"? We discuss the technical details behind different types of vias, tenting methods, and the potential manufacturing challenges that arise from improper designs such as why covering one side of a via might just lead to a tiny PCB firework show. Make sure to look out for part 2 of this episode where we continue on to learn about plugging and filling vias.

Reference Links

https://resources.altium.com/p/IPC-vias

https://www.wellpcb.com/blog/pcb-manufacturing/non-conductive/

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