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Military PCB Manufacturing – An Overview on Mandatory Certifications and Standards

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Military PCB Manufacturing – An Overview on Mandatory Certifications and Standards

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are used in almost every industry in the world. Most industries utilize standard PCBs that adhere to the same set of ...
Posted in military pcb, PCB, PCB fabrication

Key Considerations When Choosing PCB Materials

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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, ...
Posted in FR4, Material, PCB, PCB fabrication, Teflon Material

Basic PCB Construction

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Basic PCB Construction

Circuit board and flex materials are selected around electrical and environmental properties required to operate based on the schematic. The schema...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication

PCB Assembly and Manufacturing - Common Mistakes in Component Selection

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PCB Assembly and Manufacturing - Common Mistakes in Component Selection

The printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and assembly involves various steps, which are carried out in a specified manner to achieve desired r...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, pcba

FR4 Printed Circuit Boards - Why Should You Choose Them for Your Electronic Applications

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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...
Posted in FR4, Material, Metal core PCBs, PCB, PCB fabrication

3 Main Types of PCB Materials

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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...
Posted in Material, PCB, PCB fabrication, Teflon Material

What is Solder Mask Layer in PCB Manufacturing?

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What is Solder Mask Layer in PCB Manufacturing?

Do you need your PCBs to function well? Of course, you do! That’s why you want to know more about solder masks – essential layers of PCBs. Solder...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, solder mask

Copper Wrap Plating in Multilayer PCBs

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Copper Wrap Plating in Multilayer PCBs

Key Takeaways The types of vias in multilayer boards are through-hole vias, blind vias, and buried vias. Copper wrap plating can be described as e...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, Thick-copper PCBs

How Silkscreen Circuit Board Manufacturers Apply Silk Screening on PCBs

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How Silkscreen Circuit Board Manufacturers Apply Silk Screening on PCBs

How Silkscreen Circuit Board Manufacturers Apply Silk Screening on PCBs   Silkscreen printing is an indispensable part of the printed circuit boa...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, silkscreen

4-Layer PCB: How Do They Differ from Other Multilayer PCBs

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4-Layer PCB: How Do They Differ from Other Multilayer PCBs

As the demand for advanced tech, high-speed, high-performance, and miniature devices has risen, the need for complex and small-sized printed circui...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication

Introduction to Heavy Copper PCB

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Introduction to Heavy Copper PCB

Heavy copper printed circuit boards are the latest trend in PCB industry. These PCBs are used in various electrical circuits due to several benefit...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, Thick-copper PCBs

PCB Fabrication Essential: Gerber File Know-How

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PCB Fabrication Essential: Gerber File Know-How

One of the best practices employed in creation of PCBs is using Gerber files. Gerber files are used to supplement information and act as a medium o...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication