When to Use Via in Pad

In response to some of our previous videos, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson has been asked about when designers should do vias in pads - specifically surrounding fanning out a BGA that has a very fine pitch. Zach explores this topic, especially how it relates to DFM rules. 0:00 Intro 0:42 What is Via in Pad? 2:40 Via Fill 6:04 When to Use Via in Pad 8:43 A Sample Component 11:39 Clearance, Solder Mask, and Via in Pad For more PCB Routing videos, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HTYlFDSMgokP6Pl7_RL3Oz For more PCB Layout videos, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5HoYtg5axYOxWeGAaYhSS3Z For more PCB Design for Intermediate Users videos, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5F2sXYTuPcAHiMrK3CQLK_0 For more Technical Consultant Zach Peterson videos, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3aaAq2OJU5F4hyKgGyHKOfSIUU_hY_yv 👉 What's In Your BGA Land Pattern and Footprint: https://resources.altium.com/p/whats-your-bga-land-pattern-and-footprint?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy 👉 When to Use Tented Vias in Your PCB Layout: https://resources.altium.com/p/when-use-tented-vias-your-pcb-layout?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy 👉 Exclusive One Month Free Altium Designer Access: http://altium.com/yt/altium-academy Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content. 👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altium 👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altium/ 👉 Follow Altium on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AltiumOfficial/ 👉 Ready to try the industry's best-in-class design experience yourself? Download it today and get started! https://www.altium.com/downloads?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt-sponsor&utm_content=altium-academy The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer! About Altium LLC Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products. #Altium #PCBdesign #ElectronicsDesign