EMI Solutions for Six-Layer PCB Stackups: A PCB Designer's Guide

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EMI solutions for six-layer PCB stackups are critical for ensuring your design's performance and reliability. In this video, Technical Consultant Zach Peterson takes you through the intricacies of EMI and EMC in six-layer PCB designs.

You'll learn about the most common issues that can arise in PCB stackups, how to select the right dielectric thickness, and practical tips for reducing EMI susceptibility and radiated emissions. Whether you're dealing with high-speed digital, RF, or mixed-signal boards, this guide is packed with insights that will help you optimize your stackups and enhance your design outcomes.

Watch till the end for an in-depth example using Altium Designer, where Zach demonstrates best practices for routing in complex six-layer designs.

👉 Resources from this Episode:

- 6-Layer PCB Stackup Design Guidelines: https://resources.altium.com/p/6-layer-pcb-design-guidelines-pcb-design?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy

- Designing a 6-Layer PCB Stackup for Enhanced EMC: https://resources.altium.com/p/designing-6-layer-stackup-enhanced-emc?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy

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0:00 Intro

0:41 PCB Stack-Up Overview

2:40 How the EMI Issues Arise

7:37 Hands-On Example