# Friendly Banter

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## [About the Friendly Banter category](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/about-the-friendly-banter-category/4274)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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## [You know the PCB release is in trouble when…](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/you-know-the-pcb-release-is-in-trouble-when/4502)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/you-know-the-pcb-release-is-in-trouble-when/4502 "2026-09-18T15:32:44Z")

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…someone says, ‘It passed DRC, so we should be good.’

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## [PCB terminology matching game](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-terminology-matching-game/4396)

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**Author:** [@rahuls](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/rahuls)\
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**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-terminology-matching-game/4396 "2026-08-21T13:21:42Z")

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Match each PCB term with its definition. Terms A. Annular ring B. Teardrop C. Via stub D. Solder mask dam E. Thermal relief Definitions Extra copper added where a trace meets a pad to improve reliability. Copper re…

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## [What’s the biggest lie in PCB design?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/what-s-the-biggest-lie-in-pcb-design/4372)

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**Author:** [@rahuls](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/rahuls)\
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**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/what-s-the-biggest-lie-in-pcb-design/4372 "2026-08-14T15:52:55Z")

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“This is the final revision.”

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## [PCB designer pet peeves: What annoys you the most?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-designer-pet-peeves-what-annoys-you-the-most/4341)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-designer-pet-peeves-what-annoys-you-the-most/4341 "2026-08-07T15:16:25Z")

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poll PS: I told my cats to tell your cats that tomorrow is International Cat Day. Spoil them or live to regret it.

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## [Finish the sentence: “It passed DRC, but…”](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/finish-the-sentence-it-passed-drc-but/4324)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/finish-the-sentence-it-passed-drc-but/4324 "2026-07-30T16:54:03Z")

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…the fab had other plans.

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## [Which PCB designer are you?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/which-pcb-designer-are-you/4299)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/which-pcb-designer-are-you/4299 "2026-07-24T16:05:10Z")

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I’ve got this idea while watching The Big Bang Theory (although I can’t explain why) and created this fun quiz. Personally, I seem to be the PCB survivor… :grinning\_cat\_with\_smiling\_eyes: