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What is glass PCB and how it is being used?

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What is glass PCB and how it is being used?

What is glass PCB? Glass Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is a flat circuit board made of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin, produced by screen ...
Posted in glass pcb, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

THT PCB – the only guide you need

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THT PCB – the only guide you need

What is a THT PCB? A THT PCB is a printed circuit board that uses through-hole technology to mount components. This type of PCB is character...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, THT

Technical Tips for Designing Performance-Driven Rogers PCBs

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Technical Tips for Designing Performance-Driven Rogers PCBs

Rogers is a brand of laminate materials used in making circuit boards. These are made by Rogers Corporation. The company provides advanced PCB mate...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, Rogers pcb

Everything You Need to Know About PCB Solder Masks

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Everything You Need to Know About PCB Solder Masks

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) consist of copper layers, which serve as the base of the PCB. All components are soldered onto this board using a sol...
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How IoT is influencing the world of PCB

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How IoT is influencing the world of PCB

In this digital era, it is nearly impossible to stay disconnected from any electronic device. Interconnection and interdependence of these devices ...
Posted in IOT, PCB, PCB fabrication

Learn About Different Types of PCBs and Their Advantages

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Learn About Different Types of PCBs and Their Advantages

A printed circuit board (PCB) is a thin board made from fiberglass, composite epoxy, or other laminate materials. PCBs are found in various electri...
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Why Choose Double Sided PCBs for Medical Device Applications?

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Why Choose Double Sided PCBs for Medical Device Applications?

The medical industry is growing in at a fast pace thanks to medical devices and technologies. These devices and technologies require Printed Circui...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, prototype

The 6 Common Types of PCB Surface Finishes

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The 6 Common Types of PCB Surface Finishes

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are associated with innumerable applications across industries. Predominantly, PCBs are designed for applications in ...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, Surface finish

2-layer vs. 4-layer PCB

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2-layer vs. 4-layer PCB

What is a 2-layer PCB? A 2-layer PCB, as indicated by its name, is composed of a pair of conductive layers, usually made of copper, with an i...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout

Top 10 PCB Layout Tips for Beginners

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Top 10 PCB Layout Tips for Beginners

Printed Circuit Board Design is a skill that will help you in making your own electronic product whether as a professional or as a hobbyist.  In t...
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Top 10 Tips for Industrial PCB Design

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Top 10 Tips for Industrial PCB Design

It does not matter if you are an experienced design engineer or a complete novice when it comes to an industrial PCB design. What matters is that ...
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10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About PCB Designers

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10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About PCB Designers

1. Engineers Are Not Multi-Purpose Administrators Back in the day, say 15-20 years ago, there was a fine line between an engineer and a technicia...
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