Safe & Reliable Power Sources – The Role of PCB Boards

A lot of focus in recent years has been on developing long-lasting and environmentally friendly power sources for cars, trucks and other vehicles. This includes for electric bicycles and other battery-powered transportation that people rely on every day. In addition to improving safety and adding new features, designers continue to work on reducing the risk of battery failure. While it is a rare occurrence, rechargeable batteries on bicycles and electric carts can overheat and cause fires. Having a power source that is safe and reliable is necessary for all of the vehicle’s components to run properly. Spending time finding a battery and designing an efficient printed circuit board will allow your team to deliver the quality consumers expect.

How Printed Circuit Boards Affect Safety

In vehicles, a number of complex systems must all be able to communicate. If even one system is off, such as the deployment of airbags, there can be catastrophic consequences. Maximizing the capability of printed circuit boards not only ensures these systems work together; it also gives consumers peace of mind when choosing to purchase a new vehicle. As your team works to develop new products and features for vehicles, from electronic bikes to cars that can park themselves, consider ways to increase performance without sacrificing space or the quality of your PCB.

When it comes to electric devices and consumer electronics you are developing start with a PCB that is designed to fulfill the unique needs of the application. Learn more about circuit board design and place your next PCB order by contacting a representative at Advanced Circuits today.

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.