Heavy Copper PCB Design Guidelines (Business Opportunities - Marketing & Sales)

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Heavy Copper PCB Design Guidelines


Below are some key design considerations for heavy copper PCBs:

Layer Stacking

Position thick copper layers close to the board center to minimize warpage.
Do not place outer layers next to each other as it exacerbates registration issues.
Rotate fiber weave direction 90° between adjacent dielectric layers for stability.
Component Placement

Ensure sufficient clearance from plane layers for soldermask coverage.
Account for component shadows falling on inner copper layers.
Check for exposed copper at drilled holes.
Thermal Management

Place heat generating components over thick copper layers to act as heat spreaders.
Provide multiple vias beneath hot components to transfer heat to inner planes.
High Current Traces

Use copper pouring/polygons for high current lines instead of routing multiple parallel traces.
Place adjacent to plated thru-hole vias for heat dissipation.
Filled Vias

Limit use of filled vias as they impair heat transfer compared to hollow vias.
Countersink filled vias and keep soldermask clear of holes.
Panel and Tooling

Allow generous tolerances for fabrication and assembly.
Account for material shrinkage, stretching, and warpage.
Use fiducials and test coupons on panel for easy tooling.
DFM Analysis

Seek DFM feedback from fabricator during design phase.
Check manufacturability, especially around heavy copper tolerance issues.
Early engagement with the PCB manufacturer smooths the design process and avoids issues during prototyping.



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