Licky's Column
FR4 Alternatives for High Speed and High Temperature Applications
The FR4 material used in PCBs isolates the neighboring copper planes without getting short-circuited and provides the flexural and overall bendin...
Polyimide PCB: The Definition, Type and Benefits
When it comes to fabricating printed circuit boards (PCBs), choosing a sufficient material is vital. This will impact both the final cost and you...
Key Considerations When Choosing PCB Materials
Design/purpose of the circuit boardIt’s important to start with a prototype and consider overall design elements, what the board will be used for, ...
5 Benefits of Aluminum LED Circuit Boards Discussed
Light emitting diodes (LED) lights have gained immense popularity in recent years. These lighting solutions are widely in residential, commercial, ...
FR4 Printed Circuit Boards - Why Should You Choose Them for Your Electronic Applications
The printed circuit boards (PCB) have been an integral part of several electronic circuits for a long time now. So, most electrical engineers invol...
3 Main Types of PCB Materials
The primary material used to fabricate PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) is of immense importance. It is essential to consider the performance of the m...
What PCB surface finish do you most commonly use?
HASL (hot air solder leveling):
Organic Coating (OSP):
ENIG (Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold):
Immersion Silver:
Immersion Tin: