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Category Archives: PCB Manufacturing

Printed Circuit Board Design Is Never One Size Fits All

PCBs or printed circuit boards have been in use for a long time and they are in demand across a diversity of industries, especially electronics of all kinds. Though many consumers assume that circuit board design is a uniform matter … Continue reading

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Tips for Optimal PCB Manufacturing Results

PCB manufacturing can be both straightforward and simple as well as complex. It all begins with the design process. In fact, that is typically the crucial part of the entire PCB manufacturing outcome because a single, undetected glitch can result … Continue reading

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Advanced Circuits Can Help You Avoid Excessive PCB Prototype Costs

The electronics industry might seem relatively static, and many consumers make the reasonable assumption that things like printed circuit boards will remain somewhat similar from product to product. That, however, would mean that little to no innovation exists, which is … Continue reading

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PCBs & Cheap PCBs–Are They Both Reliable Solutions for PCB Needs?

When there is a need for design testing that involves a PCB, there is also a problem with timelines and costs. For example, a cheap PCB is really all that is needed to run a design, and yet a fast … Continue reading

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Demand More From Your PCB Manufacturer

Your PCB vendor should offer a full suite of complementary services, in addition to all the PCB types you require. Advanced Circuits provides over two decades of PCB manufacturing and assembly experience, including vital PCB design support. No minimums, no … Continue reading

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HDI PCB Capabilities Matter in Modern Electronics Manufacturing

HDI PCB or High-Density Interconnector Printed Control Boards, are essential for many of today’s higher-end electronics. With finer lines and spaces, higher connection pad density and other refinements, they enhance electrical performance; as they help reduce both the size and … Continue reading

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Designing and Creating Circuit Boards Quickly Has Never Been Easier

Turnaround times on production or fabrication of circuit boards is rarely thought of as a fast or rapid process. After all, the many steps involved typically translate to a very lengthy period. From the initial design and output to design … Continue reading

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Timeline to the Future: Tracking Automotive PCB Applications

At some point in your life, curiosity might’ve prompted you to crack open a computer or another electronic device. With its interior exposed, you discovered an assortment of chips, circuits, and etchings painted upon a green canvas. That canvas, layers … Continue reading

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Common Types of Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the heart of all electronic products, but not all are created equal.  There are many different types of printed circuit boards made from different materials and manufacturing specifications for a broad range of applications.  Since … Continue reading

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Advanced PCB Fabrication Capabilities for Defense and Aerospace Applications

Advanced Circuits has been a leader in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry for over 25 years with a special focus on advanced PCB manufacturing capabilities for precision and on-time reliability.  We offer full service PCB fabrication services and in-house … Continue reading

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