Why copper still rules the motherboard trace
copperconductor materialPCIe 6.0DDR5signal integritythermal conductivityelectrical conductivityPCB designhigh-speed applications
Author: lucasfletcher
Date: 7/23/2026
Article Summary:
The article explores the advantages of using copper as a conductor material in modern electronics, particularly in high-speed applications such as PCIe 6.0 and DDR5, due to its superior electrical and thermal conductivity, low resistivity, and ability to maintain signal integrity.