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Technical learnings and practical tips from the DeltaProto PCBA proto lab.
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The Footprint Optimisation Project (FOP)
2025-12-15Research into optimal pad diameter and via placement for straight pogo pins on ProtoPCBA's.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer

Via-in-pad: filled vias vs. stencil filling
2025-08-25With BGA's or fine-pitch components, vias in a pad are unavoidable. How we shorten lead time by filling vias ourselves.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer