This course covers the fundamentals of PCB stack-ups, including their role in multilayer design and impact on signal integrity, EMI, and manufacturability. You’ll compare standard and HDI stack-ups, learn key selection criteria, and apply your knowledge using Sierra Circuits’ free Stack-up Designer.
This course walks you through the essentials of PCB stack-up design.
You'll learn core concepts, explore how stack-ups affect signal integrity, EMI, and manufacturability, and compare standard and HDI configurations. You’ll also learn practical guidelines for selecting the right stack-up and apply your knowledge using Sierra Circuits’ free Stack-up Designer.
Complete the course with a final knowledge check and take the first step toward becoming a Sierra Certified Stack-up Designer.
PCB Stack-up Fundamentals
Design Types & Selection Strategy
Hands-on with Sierra's Stack-up Tool
Sierra Circuits Design Support & Wrap-Up
Discover PCB stack-up fundamentals and their impact on signal integrity, EMI, and manufacturability. Compare standard vs. HDI designs, learn selection strategies, and get hands-on with Sierra Circuits’ free stack-up tool. Finish with a guided demo, support resources, and a clear pathway to certification.
Discover how this course equips you from guided lessons and expert tools to certification-ready skills.
Perfect for beginners, this course requires no prior experience and builds foundational knowledge step by step.
Access expert-led content, interactive assessments, and a certificate of completion, all at no cost.
Designed for efficiency, this 45-minute course provides a focused introduction to PCB stack-up design.
Stack it up, one layer at a time, these lessons walk you through the essentials without the overwhelm.
Stack-up Stories: See how real boards come together through step-by-step tutorials and design deep dives.
Finish the course, showcase your skills, download your official certificate and stand out in the PCB design world.
