Category Archives: Manufacturing

Combining Rigid and Stretchable Components on Printed Circuit Boards

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

Recent advancements in circuit board technology have opened the doors for engineers and product designers to create stretchable electronics. In the medical field, stretchable electronics can assist in the development of skin-like circuitry that can be used to monitor vital … Continue reading →

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PCB Panelization: Tab-Route vs. Score

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

When you have a lot of printed circuit boards to order for your business you want to be able to find ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Tab-route panelization and scoring are two ways that you can achieve … Continue reading →

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Data Formats for Printed Circuit Board Production

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

Over the last few years there has been a shift in how engineers and PCB manufacturers share information for printed circuit board orders. The IPC is making a push for a single industry standard that will allow data to … Continue reading →

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Protecting Printed Circuit Boards from Surges

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

Protecting the components on your printed circuit boards from the elements is important in order to maintain the standards you set for quality and performance. Most protection on PCBs is used to guard against the elements such as high temperatures … Continue reading →

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High Performance PCB Design & Manufacturing | Military Applications – Advanced Circuits

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

According to an article published by Technology Review, electronic items in U.S. homes are estimated to have used 12 percent less energy in 2013 than they did in 2010. This is significant because during the same time frame nearly a … Continue reading →

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Recycling Printed Circuit Boards and Other Electronics

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

Driving around the city you may see signs advertising electronics disposal drives. While it is extremely important to recycle old electronics and printed circuit boards, it is important to understand how to properly dispose of these materials in order to … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing – PCB Finishes | Advanced Circuits

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

You may think that the surface finish of your printed circuit board only plays a small role in the cost of your project. However, the finish you choose for your PCB can have significant effects on the quality of your … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of PCB Panelization

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

During the printed circuit board production process, ensuring that each board is uniform is essential. Without uniformity, some boards may not meet the requirements of its intended application and will therefore be discarded. As circuit boards become smaller, changes to … Continue reading →

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PCB Update: Student Uses Sand to Improve Battery Performance

Posted on July 11, 2014 by

Recharging your smartphone or tablet every day can at times be a hassle. This is especially true when you are away from home and have to rush to find a charger in time. The worst part is that over time, … Continue reading →

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Next-Generation Electronics and PCBs Will Require Smaller Capacitors

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

There is a lot of talk going on in consumer electronics and the engineering industry about the â€œnext generationâ€ of products in development. From ultra-HD displays to smaller and faster personal electronics, the future of the industry may rely on … Continue reading →

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