# How to Optimize Your PCB Designs for Testing by Harry Kennedy

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**Category:** Design for Testing\
**Created:** [November 2, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-optimize-your-pcb-designs-for-testing-by-harry-kennedy/298 "2023-11-02T12:27:57Z")\
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Originally published at: [https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-pcb-designs-for-testing-by-harry-kennedy/](https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-pcb-designs-for-testing-by-harry-kennedy/)  
   
Harry Kennedy, an electrical engineer and technical specialist at Altair, has shared his expertise in optimizing PCB designs for testing at PCB West 2023. Highlights: Use 2-ounce or 1.5-ounce copper on the top layer to enhance heat dissipation. Perform simulations for a deeper understanding of pre-manufactured board performance. Design reviews should be collaborative, involving key stakeholders and experts like RF or signal integrity engineers. Watch the full video to learn more: &nbsp; What specific challenges do you encounter when testing PCBs, and how do you address them? Harry Kennedy: When we’re working on PCB designs, the first step is ensuring that…