next-gen – Advanced Circuits | PCB Manufacturing & PCB Assembly https://www.4pcb.com/blog Printed Circuit Boards and PCB Assembly Manufacturer Blog Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:57:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Batteries and Printed Circuit Boards for Next-Gen Products /blog/batteries-and-printed-circuit-boards-for-next-gen-products/ /blog/batteries-and-printed-circuit-boards-for-next-gen-products/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:57:39 +0000 http://dev.4pcb.com/blog/?p=387 Continue reading →]]>  printed circuit board bateries

As a consumer, you know how frustrating it is seeing your computer or phone battery drop and not being able to get through an entire day without your charger. This frustration could be a thing of the past, however, as the technology that goes into batteries, printed circuit boards and energy usage advances. According to a recent report from Navigant Research and as reported by PCB007, new battery chemistries are being developed that could replace lithium ion and open up more applications down the road. Current negative aspects of Li-ion batteries relate to input costs, safety issues and the scarcity of materials needed for production. These open the door for new battery chemistries that can solve these problems and also deliver on the longer battery life that customers are clamoring for. Integrating these new technologies and improving PCB performance will likely lead to faster adoption of next-gen products in the world.

Printed Circuit Board Trends

Knowing trends in the printed circuit board industry allows engineers to get the most out of their applications. From new materials that resist high temperatures to PCBs built to operate complex consumer technology, engineers continue to expand on capabilities and introduce new solutions for businesses every day. PCB experts can give you details and information on emerging trends and new processes so that your next PCB design incorporates all of the components your project needs to be a success. Get in touch with a representative today to see design and ordering tools available to streamline the process and get the PCBs you need.

]]> /blog/batteries-and-printed-circuit-boards-for-next-gen-products/feed/ 0 Next-Generation Electronics and PCBs Will Require Smaller Capacitors /blog/next-generation-electronics-and-pcbs-will-require-smaller-capacitors/ /blog/next-generation-electronics-and-pcbs-will-require-smaller-capacitors/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2014 18:07:11 +0000 http://dev.4pcb.com/blog/?p=332 Continue reading →]]> blog-printed circuit board small capacitorsThere is a lot of talk going on in consumer electronics and the engineering industry about the “next generation” of products in development. From ultra-HD displays to smaller and faster personal electronics, the future of the industry may rely on the quality and capability of smaller and smaller capacitors. Researchers from the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan say that they have developed a new way to shrink capacitors even further than they are now using the materials available. The result can add more power to PCBs and usher in higher-performance devices sooner than expected. The difference between existing nanocapacitors and the “ultrathin” capacitors the NIMS team is developing is that the new capacitors use layers of oxide nanosheets in a gentler process under mild conditions.

Have PCBs Reached Their Performance Limit?

Until new methods such as ultrathin capacitors make their way into the marketplace, developers and manufacturers of PCBs are finding that the materials and processes available today are reaching the performance limit of circuit boards. Continuing to research new methods to add energy storage and processing power will allow manufacturers to deliver the PCBs that can be used in the consumer products and business applications of the future. With this new technology, it is a good idea for engineers and engineering students to study the intricacies in order to be able to fully implement them in applications down the road. Learn more about the current state of the PCB industry and the newest capabilities of your PCB manufacturer by getting in contact with an expert at Advanced Circuits.

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