What is meant by “Ground Via” in PCB? Why is it required?

A lot of DIY video mentions about ground via. I am just very curious about its function and necessity.

It means lC and component which is connected to Ground. If a Ground plane is made as a separate layer, all these pins are to be connected. It  can boost the performance of circuitry in certain conditions.

Sometimes vias are used for connections to ground planes.

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Oliver is an experienced electronics engineer skilled in PCB design, analog circuits, embedded systems, and prototyping. His deep knowledge spans schematic capture, firmware coding, simulation, layout, testing, and troubleshooting. Oliver excels at taking projects from concept to mass production using his electrical design talents and mechanical aptitude.
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Oliver Smith

Oliver is an experienced electronics engineer skilled in PCB design, analog circuits, embedded systems, and prototyping. His deep knowledge spans schematic capture, firmware coding, simulation, layout, testing, and troubleshooting. Oliver excels at taking projects from concept to mass production using his electrical design talents and mechanical aptitude.

What Others Are Asking

Can I use 1 and 2 ounce copper with small pitch devices?

In common, I use 2 ounce copper as rule for all my PCBs. On a recent board, I am using a 0.5mm pitch, relatively large micro, and noticed the pads aren’t very flat. Assembly went fine with the protos, but I’m wondering if 1 once copper would provide for a flatter landing service. Any advice on assembly reliability related to copper thickness for such devices?

Why is wireless charging not ubiquitous?

Wireless charging is so convenient for user because it doesn’t need any wire, but it is not so popular as market. It must be some reasons in supplier side, isn’t it?

Why are power supplies almost always made using through hole components?

Every computer PSU I’ve taken apart uses through hole components, though occasionally (not in all cases) surface mount components are found on the bottom. Don’t these have to be hand assembled? If so, why are they still doing this? even though labour costs are low in China, it still must cost less for a machine to pick and place SMT stuff.

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