About This Course

Learn how via structures, aspect ratios, and manufacturing trade‑offs shape smarter HDI design choices across modern PCB workflows. Through practical lessons, guided tutorials, and side‑by‑side comparisons, you’ll see how stacked and staggered microvias impact signal integrity, reliability, and long‑term performance. You’ll gain the confidence to evaluate interconnect strategies, optimize stack‑ups, and balance advanced material concepts against fabrication realities—using Sierra Circuits’ analysis tools to reinforce hands‑on understanding.


Course Agenda

Discover how advanced microvia design shapes smarter HDI outcomes.

This course blends theory with practical insights to help you make confident, informed interconnect decisions. Begin with the fundamentals of microvia structures, aspect ratios, and manufacturing trade‑offs—then see how signal integrity strategies and stack‑up optimization connect directly to real‑world PCB workflows. Explore comparisons between stacked and staggered approaches, reinforce your learning with guided design calculations and case studies, and validate your skills through structured lessons and practical scenarios.

Gain clarity, confidence, and the technical insights needed to optimize microvia architectures—earning a Certificate of Completion supported by Sierra Circuits.

  • Microvia Fundamentals

  • Design Calculations & Reliability

  • Manufacturing & Material Considerations

  • Signal Performance & Trade‑Offs

  • Sierra Circuits' Expertise & Certification

Learning Objectives

From via types to aspect ratios, stack‑ups to signal integrity—this course blends theory with practical insight to simplify complex HDI decisions. Explore how manufacturing trade‑offs, EMI control, and reliability expectations connect directly to real‑world design outcomes. With structured lessons, guided calculations, and Sierra Circuits’ analysis tools, you’ll sharpen your instincts, reduce design risks, and gain the confidence to select and optimize stacked and staggered microvias for performance, cost, and manufacturability.

  • Via Fundamentals & HDI Design

    Begin by understanding the structural differences between staggered and stacked microvias and their roles in modern PCB designs. You’ll also explore how microvias enable compact, high‑density interconnect (HDI) layouts and why laser drilling is the preferred method for precision and reliability.

  • Aspect Ratios and Manufacturability

    Calculate via aspect ratios and their impact on plating, depth, and manufacturability. Compare staggered vs. stacked microvias, evaluate fabrication constraints on yield and cost, and apply Sierra Circuits’ tools with microsection analysis to validate thermal, electrical, and long‑term reliability.

  • Design Trade‑Offs and Reliability Testing

    Explore fabrication requirements for staggered and stacked microvias, weighing pros and cons against layout, yield, and cost. Use Sierra Circuits’ tools—current capacity, temperature rise, and microsection analysis—to validate thermal, electrical, and long‑term reliability.

  • Advanced Stack‑Up and Material Strategies

    Explore the importance of sequential lamination in HDI stack‑ups, evaluate suitable materials using Sierra Circuits’ PCB Material Selector, and understand how i+N+i configurations support complex via structures in multilayer boards.

  • Signal Integrity and EMI Control

    Discover how microvia design impacts signal behavior. You’ll learn how staggered and stacked vias reduce signal reflections, control crosstalk, and minimize electromagnetic interference—critical for high‑speed, noise‑sensitive applications.

  • Support &
    Certification Path

    Leverage Sierra Circuits’ end‑to‑end PCB expertise. From design through fabrication and delivery, streamline your workflow, ensure reliable builds, and validate your skills with expert training and certification.

Course Essentials at a Glance

Gain the tools, insights, and confidence you need—through guided lessons, expert resources, and certification‑ready skills.

  • Intermediate

    Difficulty

    This intermediate-level course is ideal for learners with a foundational understanding of PCB design

  • $35

    Price

    Unlock this intermediate course with expert modules, design tools, and certification—for $35.

  • 1.5 hrs.

    Duration

    Complete the course in 1.5 hours with focused modules for efficient HDI and microvia design application.

  • Step-by-Step Lessons

    Step-by-Step Lessons

    Follow a clear, structured path through each concept—no guesswork, just guided learning with practical takeaways at every step.

  • Case Studies and Tutorials

    Case Studies and Tutorials

    See real-world scenarios in action and follow guided tutorials that turn theory into hands-on design confidence.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Certificate of Completion

    Earn a shareable Certificate of Completion showcasing your mastery of HDI design, microvias, and manufacturing best practices.

Advance Your PCB Design with Microvia Training

Ready to master HDI microvias? Enroll now for just $35 and unlock 90 minutes of expert‑led training packed with practical tools, real‑world case studies, and a certificate to showcase your skills. Strengthen your stack‑ups, optimize via strategies, and build high‑speed, reliable PCBs with confidence 🚀.

Let’s Advance Your PCB Microvia Skills