Pcb Track Widths, Vias, and Pads

Recommended track widths on KiCad for PCBWay

To jumpstart your PCB design I will list my recommended track widths for module PCBs. If you’re going for another manufacturer, be sure to know their capabilities.

Track widths

https://www.reddit.com/r/synthdiy/comments/y1be7v/pcb_design_how_do_you_pick_trace_widths_for_your/

  • 0.02” for signal, 0.127mm, or 5 mils
  • 0.035” for power, 0.889mm,
  • PCBWAY: 4mil minimum, recommends a trace width above 6mils (0.15mm)

Minimum track clearance

  • PCBWAY: 4mil minimum, recommended 6mil

Vias

  • 0.2mm inner dia, 0.5mm outer dia
  • PCBWAY: Min drill size is 0.2mm, max drill is 6.3mm. Any holes greater than 6.3mm or smaller than 0.3mm will be subject to extra charges.

Pads

  • For my longer pad footprints I use 2.54mm L * 1.6mm W with a 0.8mm hole
  • PCBWAY: Min drill size is 0.2mm, max drill is 6.3mm. Any holes greater than 6.3mm or smaller than 0.3mm will be subject to extra charges.

Text

  • PCBWAY: min character width is 0.15mm

Panelization

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