Do You Need Thick Copper Layers in PCB for High Currents? Are You Sure? - Steve Sandler

Explore the intricacies of designing boards and power supplies for high currents in this comprehensive video featuring expert Steve Sandler. Delve into topics such as the current state of the art, the critical role of inductance in PCB design, and effective strategies for minimizing inductance. Learn about decoupling ASICs, carrying high currents, and ensuring stability in both input and output control loops. Discover insights on cutting-edge technologies like GaN and their potential impact on high-current designs. Gain valuable knowledge on testing challenges and considerations for million-dollar chips. This in-depth discussion covers essential aspects of high-current PCB design, providing practical answers to questions about copper layer thickness and offering expert guidance for engineers and designers working with advanced power systems.

What is this video about
Current state of the art
Why inductance is the biggest challenge 1
Minimizing the inductance 1
Thinner dielectric for even lower inductance 1
Why inductance is the biggest challenge 2
Decoupling the ASIC
Minimizing the inductance 2
Thinner dielectric for even lower inductance 2
Carrying the current ANSWER on the question in title
Stability - Both input and output control loops
Million dollar chip
What VRMs can supply this kind of currents?
Is GaN the answer?
Testing gets really tough
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