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Video: Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB Components on Circuit Board

Have you ever tried to surface mount components on your boards by hand?  The video above from Howcast.com shows you how its done.  Advanced Circuits is the leading One-Stop-Solution for your PCBs and PCB Assembly, with impressive quick-turn capabilities all under … Continue reading

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Booth 553 at Del Mar Electronics & Design Show | Advanced Circuits

What: Del Mar Electronics & Design Show When: May 6th & 7th, 2015 Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds (Del Mar, California) Booth Number 553 Advanced Circuits will be showcasing its advanced printed circuit board and Assembly capabilities at the Del Mar … Continue reading

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How to Use PCB Artist, The Best FREE PCB Software

Advanced Circuits’ PCB Artist™ is the best free PCB design software in the industry.  Available  as a free software download on our website (www.4pcb.com), it has become a favorite not only with engineering students but also advanced engineers due to … Continue reading

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Ensuring High Quality PCB Assembly | Advanced Circuits

  In order to make sure that the printed circuit boards you order are going to be of the highest quality, it is important to do your homework ahead of time. Since no two projects are going to require the … Continue reading

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The Need for Chemical-Free PCB Fabrication & Assembly | Advanced Circuits

Around the world, it is becoming more important than ever for electronics companies and parts manufacturers to eliminate harmful materials from the PCB assembly and fabrication processes. Just as initiatives in the United States require companies to eliminate certain materials … Continue reading

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PCB – Printed Circuit Board Fun Projects for Kids | Advanced Circuits

At Advanced Circuits we take pride in sponsoring youth science competitions and we offer students discounts on PCBs for use in their engineering projects. We also keep an eye out for fun ways that young people can learn more about … Continue reading

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High Tech High Robotics Unveils Their Latest Robot | Sponsored in part by Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits is proud to sponsor High Tech High Robotics in their latest creation, the DAISY QUICKSTEP, equipped with Advanced Circuits’ top quality precision  printed circuit boards that ensure powerful performance and reliability.   The team will be competing at … Continue reading

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Precision in PCB Assembly

When working with electronics and such small components during PCB assembly, having the right touch is essential. A simple miscue such as a component not being placed in an exact spot can ruin the entire board and force the process … Continue reading

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Advanced Circuits Profiled in 2015 Progress Colorado Guide

The Denver Post’s 2015 edition of Progress Colorado presents a positive picture of the strength and innovation across 16 industries. Aerospace, biosciences, energy, financial services, and technology are just a few of the fields showing vigorous growth in this state. … Continue reading

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Innovation Spotlight: Let’s Make Robots!

It’s our pleasure to sponsor student projects and competitions and we offer special student rates on PCBs to help you make your project ideas a reality. Another way that we like to help students realize their aspirations as future engineers … Continue reading

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