# \#pcb-traces

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## [WEBINAR HIGHLIGHT: Maintain Optimum Trace Width and Spacing](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-highlight-maintain-optimum-trace-width-and-spacing/3171)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-highlight-maintain-optimum-trace-width-and-spacing/3171 "2025-05-12T16:11:48Z")

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Quick tip: How close can you route to the edge? When you’re routing traces, don’t hug the edge too tightly (LOL). Aim for at least 5–10 mils, depending on board thickness. If you’re using V-score, push it out further…

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## [How do you approach trace width calculations?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-approach-trace-width-calculations/2942)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-do-you-approach-trace-width-calculations/2942 "2025-02-25T17:25:13Z")

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Choosing the right trace width is essential for signal integrity, thermal management, and overall reliability. Some engineers follow established standards, others use software tools, and some rely on experience and testi…

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## [How to Design High-Speed and High-Current PCB Traces](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-design-high-speed-and-high-current-pcb-traces/1206)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-design-high-speed-and-high-current-pcb-traces/1206 "2024-07-18T23:25:06Z")

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Thank you for your interest in our webinar on how to design high-speed and high-current PCB traces by Amit Bahl. If you’ve filled out the form on our registration page, you are registered and will receive an email confi…

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## [TRUE OR FALSE: PCB traces should be as wide as possible to minimize resistance](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/true-or-false-pcb-traces-should-be-as-wide-as-possible-to-minimize-resistance/818)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/true-or-false-pcb-traces-should-be-as-wide-as-possible-to-minimize-resistance/818 "2024-01-11T00:01:03Z")

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## [7 DFM guidelines for efficient PCB traces](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/7-dfm-guidelines-for-efficient-pcb-traces/832)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/7-dfm-guidelines-for-efficient-pcb-traces/832 "2024-01-08T20:20:41Z")

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Do you have guideline #8?