Category Archives: Manufacturing
World Printed Circuit Board Market Up 1.7 Percent
According to IPC’s World PCB Production Report for the Year 2012, the world market for printed circuit boards reached nearly $60 billion in 2012. This figure represents a 1.7 percent real growth over the previous year. The report contains estimates … Continue reading
Flex Printed Circuit Boards Expected to Add to Growth
The market for printed electronics on flexible circuits is expected to grow between now and 2020, according to a recent study published by Reportbuyer.com. Printed circuit boards that offer next-generation capabilities for consumer electronics, the medical industry and corporations all … Continue reading
The Early Production of Printed Circuit Boards in America
The modern PCB has its roots in early 20th century science and engineering. In 1903, German inventor Albert Hanson first described flat foil conductors laminated to an insulating board in multiple layers. However, it was not until after World War … Continue reading
Understand the Process for Designing High-Quality Printed Circuit Boards
As an electrical engineer, there will likely come a day where you find yourself needing to design a printed circuit board for use in a product or other application. When designing your printed circuit boards, there are basic needs that … Continue reading
Role of Printed Circuit Boards in the Evolution of Cell Phones
Over the years, technology has given the world significant advances in communication. From the first mobile cellular phone in the 1970s to the latest smartphones available on the market today, researchers and engineers are constantly developing new ways to make … Continue reading
Thorough Electrical Testing for Your Printed Circuit Boards
When you are working on a project and need PCBs produced, you want to be able to get circuit boards that are going to work exactly as needed. One of the most important parts of the production and assembly process … Continue reading
Printed Circuit Boards and Other Components Needed to Build a PC
One of the most satisfying projects for hobbyists and aspiring engineers is to build your own personal computer from scratch. Rather than being restricted to the components and features that are available in computers on the market you can start … Continue reading
