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For 5G applications, the risk of system failure increases if the PCB is not operational. PCBs can fail if they face the following challenges: l Signal Integrity: As 4G devices, most 5G devices will require High Density Interconnect (HDI) with thinner trac

5G and PCB Manufacturing – Discussing Manufacturing Challenges

High-speed (>100MHz) high-density PCB design skills sharing