Guard Rings Mastery: Everything You Need to Know

Dive into the world of PCB design with Tech Consultant Zach Peterson's deep dive on Guard Rings! In this essential guide, Zach unpacks everything you need to know about guard rings in PCB design.

From their intended purpose to intricate implementation details, Zach covers how these critical components safeguard your circuits against electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensure ESD protection, and contribute to the overall performance of your PCB. No matter your skill level, this video is your ultimate resource for mastering guard rings.


🔍 *What You'll Learn:*
- The basics of guard rings and their importance in PCB design.
- How to effectively implement guard rings in your circuit to mimic chassis ground and protect against ESD.
- Common misconceptions about guard rings and how to avoid them.
- Practical tips for stitching vias and optimizing your PCB for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).


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- Stitching Via Deep Dive | PCB Layout:    • Stitching Via Deep Dive | PCB Layout  
- All About Grounding in Electronics Design and PCB Layout: https://resources.altium.com/p/stay-g...

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0:00 Intro
0:40 What is a Guard Ring?
2:13 Typical Guard Ring Design
9:48 Guard Ring Example