Here’s a technical guide covering (a common 4-layer PCB stack-up) and 94V-0 (UL flammability rating for the PCB material), with a focus on what these designations mean for schematics and PCB layout . 1. Understanding the Terms – Before the Schematic | Term | Meaning | |------|---------| | MV-4 | Not a standard PCB material grade. Likely a 4-layer PCB with a specific stack-up (e.g., signal – GND – power – signal). Could also be a typo or internal project code. | | 94V-0 | UL 94 rating: Vertical burn test – stops burning within 10 seconds, no flaming drips. Common for FR-4, CEM-3, polyimide. | If you saw “MV-4 94V-0” on a board, it usually means: 4-layer FR-4, 94V-0 rated, 1.6 mm total thickness (typical). 2. MV-4 Typical Stack-up (for Schematic Planning) Your schematic must reflect the layer arrangement for impedance control, power delivery, and return paths.
| Layer | Function | |-------|----------| | Top | Signal + components | | Inner 1 | GND (solid plane) | | Inner 2 | Power (split planes: 3V3, 5V, etc.) | | Bottom | Signal + components | mv-4 94v-0 schematics