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Podcast: OnTrack: The PCB Design Podcast
Episode: High Power PCB Design: Pushing the Limits with Caleb Buck
Description: Join host Zach Peterson on this episode of the OnTrack Podcast as he speaks with Caleb Buck, PCB Design Electronics Engineer at Nidec Aerospace, about the critical considerations for high power PCB design. From guitar pedal prototypes etched in his kitchen to aerospace systems handling 500+ amps, Caleb shares his journey and expertise in designing life-critical electronics. Learn about voltage isolation requirements, current distribution challenges, thermal management strategies, and the pitfalls that can lead to melting connectors and component failures.
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Discover practical approaches to high power design including IPC 2221 vs IPC 2152 standards, material selection for reliability, a...