The 2013 PCB West show recently wrapped up in California and judging by interest in the event the industry has a lot to look forward to in the coming years. Attendance was up 20.3 percent year-over-year, largely due to a … Continue reading
PCB West Show Recap: Increase in Printed Circuit Board Interest
Smartphones and Printed Circuit Boards Changing the Digital Camera Market
With the latest in technology making its way into new smartphone and tablet devices every year, it gets more and more difficult for traditional manufacturers to compete. For example, the digital camera industry has had to adjust its strategy for … 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
Printed Circuit Board Use Rises in Military and Aerospace Markets
Along with the industry growth for circuit boards overall manufacturers are seeing an increase in sales to the military and aerospace market, according to analysts at IPC. Although the budgets in the United States military and aerospace programs are being … 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
The Right Printed Circuit Boards Prepare You For Your Robotics Competition
One of the most enjoyable and challenging parts of the year for engineering students is entering and competing in a robotics competition. A year or more of work all leads up to one competition that can help a team achieve … 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