MWMaggie Wanginanypcba.hashnode.dev·Sep 24 · 5 min readRigid-Flex PCB Design Guide: From Stack-up to ProductionIn medical devices, aerospace, and high-end consumer electronics, rigid-flex PCBs are becoming increasingly common. They enable 3D routing in tight spaces, reduce connectors and solder joints, and imp00
MWMaggie Wanginanypcba.hashnode.dev·Sep 22 · 6 min readPCB Impedance Control: From Stackup Design to Manufacturing Tolerance — An Often Overlooked Engineering DetailIf you've done high-speed PCB design, you've heard the term "impedance control." But do you really understand the full chain of impedance control? Many engineers assume that impedance control is simpl00
MWMaggie Wanginanypcba.hashnode.dev·Sep 18 · 5 min readThe "Second Skill" for Hardware Engineers in 2026: Why Manufacturing Knowledge Is Becoming a Core CompetencyIf you're a hardware engineer, you've probably noticed that knowing how to draw schematics, do layout, and debug boards is no longer enough. The 2026 job market is sending a clear signal: hardware eng00
MWMaggie Wanginanypcba.hashnode.dev·Sep 15 · 4 min readMurata Discontinues Some MLCC Part Numbers: The "AI Crowding-Out Effect" Is Now Hitting Passive ComponentsIf you've been selecting MLCCs recently, you may have noticed that some commonly used part numbers are becoming harder to source. That's not your imagination. In September 2026, Murata Manufacturing o00
MWMaggie Wanginanypcba.hashnode.dev·Sep 11 · 5 min readThe PCB Supply Chain Price Wave: From Copper-Clad Laminates to Glass Fabric — What Hardware Engineers Need to KnowIf you've been following PCB industry news lately, you've probably noticed the wave of price increases. As of September 2026, major copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturers including Kingboard Laminat00
