Custom PCB – 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 Custom PCB Fabrication /blog/custom-pcb-fabrication/ Thu, 16 May 2019 20:07:46 +0000 https://dev.4pcb.com/blog/?p=1937 Continue reading →]]> From simple prototypes to the most advanced of electronics require a custom PCB to be designed and fabricated.  Advanced Circuits’ broad range of custom PCB manufacturing capabilities can meet the design requirements for all of your custom PCB fabrication projects for both prototyping and production quantities.  Our custom PCB manufacturing capabilities to support circuit board designs with demanding requirements include: laser-drilled microvias, cavity boards, heavy copper up to 20 oz., via-in-pad, microwave & RF boards, up to 40 layers and others.  To see our complete list of capabilities, click here.

Laminate Materials for Custom Printed Circuit Boards

Many different types of laminate materials are designed to properly meet the provisions of a custom PCB.  Your choice of laminate material to use for your custom PCB will depend on your design and application requirements.  Advanced Circuits offers laminate materials suitable for applications such as: High power amplifiers, Radar systems, Mobile communications, Complex microwave, High speed digital RF components and more.

Advanced laminate material options that may be used in the production of a custom PCB include:

  • RF Materials
  • RoHS Compliant Laminates
  • Advanced RF Materials
  • Halogen-Free
  • Advanced Signal Integrity
  • Advanced HDI Laminates

Custom PCB Plating Finish Options

A plating finish is comprised of precise amounts of metal placed over the uncovered outer copper and plated thru holes. Design engineers have the ability to precisely indicate and lay out the surface finish, solder joint integrity, shelf life, and compliance of the product. The following are PCB plating finish options available for your custom PCB:

  • Leaded & lead-free (hasl)
  • Electroless nickel immersion gold (enig)
  • Electrolytic nickel & hard gold plating
  • Electroless nickel electroless palladium immersion gold (enepig)
  • Immersion silver & immersion tin
  • Tin nickel & fused tin lead
  • Electroless nickel
  • Bondable gold

Additional Custom PCB Features

For more advanced custom PCB designs, Advanced Circuits offers custom elements and features. Working with the right PCB manufacturer is crucial to the accurate execution of your custom PCB with advanced features. The following are additional design features for custom printed circuit boards:

  • Controlled Dielectric
  • Controlled Impedance
  • Plated Slots
  • Plated Edges
  • Counterbores
  • Countersinks
  • Castellated Holes
  • Etchback
  • Edge Mill
  • Controlled Depth Drilling
  • Tetra Etch

Industry Certifications for Custom Printed Circuit Boards

Advanced Circuits has the industry certifications and qualifications to meet demanding requirements for your custom PCB requirements.  Our PCBs meet IPC-A600 Class 2 requirements trusted for dedicated service electronics that require high performance & extended life. Additionally, Advanced Certifications for Mil/Aero, Medical, and Commercial applications are also available with our Custom Spec option.  Advanced Circuits is MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110, AS9100D, ISO 9001 Certified, IPC 6012 3/3A, IPC 6018 Class 3 Qualified, and ITAR Registered as well as being DOD contracts ready.

 

]]> Manufacturing Capabilities for Custom PCB Requirements /blog/manufacturing-capabilities-for-custom-pcb-requirements/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 21:40:58 +0000 https://dev.4pcb.com/blog/?p=1817 Continue reading →]]> Advanced Circuits® leads the North American printed circuit board industry in quality and innovation by providing full-service PCB fabrication to meet the most rigorous custom PCB requirements.  Our PCB manufacturing capabilities range from simple PCB prototypes to advanced PCBs with tight tolerances, high layer count (up to 40 layers), heavy copper (up to 20 oz.), and more.

PCB Capabilities→

Advanced Materials for Custom PCB Fabrication

Depending on the product application for which a custom PCB is being designed for, advanced laminate materials may be required.  Advanced Circuits sources a broad range of PCB laminate materials to meet your specifications from leading providers such as 3M, Arlon, Rogers, Ventec, Isola, and Bergquist to name a few.  Our custom PCB material options include:

  • RoHS Compliant
  • Halogen Free
  • RF Materials
  • Advanced RF Materials
  • Advanced HDI
  • Advanced Signal Integrity

To access Advanced Circuits’ list of available material options and the manufacturers’ Data Sheets, click here.

Custom PCB Plating Finish Options

The plating finish applied to a printed circuit board consists of metal deposited to the exposed copper and plated thru holes in a chemical process.  Custom PCB design engineers are able to specify the surface finish required after carefully considering cost, shelf life, solder rework capabilities, solder wettability, solder joint integrity, RoHS compliance, and any other attributes the different options provide to best suit the custom PCB’s intended application.

Advanced Circuits custom PCB surface finish options include the following:

  • Leaded & Lead Free (HASL)
  • Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG)
  • Electrolytic Nickel & Hard Gold Plating
  • Electroless Nickel Electroless Palladium Immersion Gold (ENEPIG)
  • Immersion Silver & Immersion Tin
  • Plated Nickel
  • Fused Tin Lead
  • Electroless Nickel
  • Soft Bondable Gold

Advanced Manufacturing Certifications & Qualifications for Custom PCB Design Requirements

Stringent quality standards and the ability to meet certain certifications may be required for some custom PCB projects, especially those designed for use in military, aerospace, and commercial applications.  Advanced Circuits’ Standard & Custom Spec PCB manufacturing options both meet IPC-A600 Class 2 requirements at a minimum, which is trusted for dedicated service electronics requiring high performance and extended life.  Additionally, advanced certifications are available and include the following:

  •  IPC 6012 CLASS 3/3A
  • AS9100D
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • MIL-PRF-31032
  • MIL-PRF-55110
  • ITAR Registered Facilities
  • UL Certification for USA/Canada

Other Custom PCB Features & Capabilities for Advanced Designs

Finding a custom PCB manufacturer that can provide advanced fabrication with quickturn capabilities and has a reputation for high quality precision work is key.  Advanced Circuits’ expanded PCB fabrication capabilities can help you meet all of your custom PCB requirements.

Custom PCB Expanded Capabilities

Other design features may include the following with Advanced Circuits’ Custom Spec option:

  • Castellated Holes
  • Controlled Dielectric
  • Controlled Impedance
  • Counter Sinks
  • Counter Bores
  • Mask Plugged
  • Etch Back
  • Tetra Etch
  • Cover Coat
  • Cavity Process
  • Laser Rout
  • LPI Legend
  • Edge Mill
  • Back Drilling
  • Controlled Depth Drill

For a full list of Advanced Circuits’ custom PCB manufacturing capabilities, download our PDF below or click here to contact your Sales Representative with any questions.

Capabilities Overview

 

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