Multilayer PCB Design

What is the benefit of a multilayer PCB?

With a multilayer PCB, you’ll benefit from:

• The ability to manufacture more sophisticated and complex products
• Space for routing can be increased by adding extra layers.
• Multilayer PCB’s allow for full and partial power planes to be used independently or for advanced controlled impedance features and/or EMC shielding purposes.
• Multilayer PCBs can accommodate more functionality into a smaller form factor.
• The Multilayer PCB appeal of smaller size and weight are benefits in automotive, medical electronics and other applications.

At Quantum CAD, we’ve been completing custom PCB design for multilayer PCBs and for a range of devices for over 25 years. We’re passionate about helping our clients, such as Panasonic and SIEMENS, bring high quality products to markets on-time and on-budget. 

If you would like to discuss your project with one of our engineers, we’d be happy to talk.

Multilayer PCB Design: Our process

We’ve been around long enough to know how important it is to be flexible, consistent and transparent for every project to be a success. So, from the moment you contact us, you’ll speak directly with an engineer who will work with you to understand your brief, discuss timelines, costs and realistic outcomes. 

Here’s how we’ll work with you in the multilayer PCB design process:

• At the start of the project, we’ll complete a 360deg analysis of your electrical and mechanical interfaces.
• Then we’ll assess and develop product costs, early on in the design phase.
• Working with you, we’ll pinpoint your requirements -- covering technologies, size and timescale.
• Alongside your key personnel, we'll develop and tailor your designs using our accredited online collaboration processes. There will be close collaboration between the layout, mechanical engineer, and fabricator at this stage to ensure success.
• We can then manage the manufacturing process – providing a full end-to-end solution.

With expert advice and training, and a choice of PCB Design Services to suit your needs, you can be sure of perfect fit and function each and every time.

Multilayer PCBs: Details to consider

When we work with multilayer PCB design, we’ll discuss factors that will influence your final product. For example, the three factors that will influence your choice of multilayer PCB are:

The three factors that influence your choice of multilayer PCB are:

• The layer stackup to control impedances and the required power signals.
• The via technology (std, blind/buried or even stacked vias)
• Whether both sides of the PCB will have components or even embedded components.

To make sure you get the right sized PCB with the correct technology, we’ll talk to you about:

• What types of components you're using, eg, BGAs etc.
• What type of signals are needed on the design, eg, USB, PCiE, DDr etc.
• The ratio of component area to board area.