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2-Layer vs. 4-Layer Printed Circuit Boards

When it comes to printed circuit boards (PCBs), there are infinite possibilities for how many layers you can have. Some supercomputers have nearly a hundred layers in their construction, but, the most common layered PCBs usually have only two or … Continue reading

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A Guide to Understanding the Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board (PCB) is one of the most important elements in the world of electronics today. Whether it is a state-of-the-art computer or a small, simple electronic object, PCBs help to bring them to life. The board will … Continue reading

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Advanced Circuits’ Circuit Board Fabrication Capabilities

Advanced Circuits is North America’s third largest printed circuit board manufacturer in sales volume.  The company relies on its three U.S. based facilities to meet customers’ demands for quickturn prototype quantities, high-volume production runs, as well as advanced technology requirements; … Continue reading

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Quality Circuit Board Manufacturing in USA

Advanced Circuits celebrates 30 years of quality circuit board manufacturing in the USA.  Since 1989, the company has been committed to bringing the best value, quality, and service to North America’s circuit board market for both quickturn prototypes and high … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Board Design Using PCB Artist™ – Part 2

In Part 1 of this Blog post, we discussed the basics toolbars and Menus for printed circuit board design in PCB Artist™ and began the design of a printed circuit board from the Schematic mode.  In this second and final … Continue reading

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4 Costly Printed Circuit Board Design Mistakes

Printed circuit board design can be extremely complicated and mistakes made in this stage of the electronic design process can be costly.  Advanced Circuits is your PCB manufacturing partner that can help at each step of the printed circuit board … Continue reading

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Circuit Boards: The Basics

Creating a circuit board can be a complex process beginning with the design itself. With advancing and progressive technology, the processes have become increasingly simplified with the help of PCB design software and innovations in the PCB manufacturing industry. Advanced … Continue reading

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Timeline to the Future: Tracking Automotive PCB Applications

At some point in your life, curiosity might’ve prompted you to crack open a computer or another electronic device. With its interior exposed, you discovered an assortment of chips, circuits, and etchings painted upon a green canvas. That canvas, layers … Continue reading

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Common Types of Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the heart of all electronic products, but not all are created equal.  There are many different types of printed circuit boards made from different materials and manufacturing specifications for a broad range of applications.  Since … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Board Design Tips For Beginners

Printed circuit board design is never an easy process, but you can always count on Advanced Circuits to help you at every step of the way.  We provide free tools that can help you identify issues in your printed circuit … Continue reading

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