Advanced Circuits has been a pioneer in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry since 1989, always innovating to create the best quality, service, and fast turn times with expanded capabilities.  We have grown to become North America’s third largest PCB manufacturer with three state-of-the-art facilities in Colorado, Arizona, and Minnesota.

A strong financial ground and our continuous capital investment in the latest high-tech equipment and systems enable us to offer customers a superior level of reliability with the convenience of valuable services and free tools to aid in the design and ordering process.

Reliable PCB Manufacturing with Hands-On Support

Customers enjoy the full service and attention from the industry’s largest support team with 24 hour live technical support.  Unlike many “no-touch” services, Advanced Circuits’ experienced team of CAM engineers will take the time to perform a detailed review of all customer-provided files to make sure all design rules are met before fabrication for a worry-free process.  All orders are treated as time-sensitive, so immediate communication and full documentation is our priority to resolve any issues quickly.

Advanced Circuit Board Manufacturing Capabilities

Advanced Circuits offers expanded capabilities to meet the most rigorous demands from the mission-critical electronics sector for advanced medical, aerospace, military, and commercial applications.

Advanced PCB laminates are readily available and sourced from leading material providers like Rogers, Bergquist, Panasonic, Arlon, Isola, and other suppliers.  Our PCB laminate selection is suitable for radar systems, complex microwave & RF, high speed digital, high frequency performance, high temperature, telecommunications infrastructure and many other high-tech applications.

PCB Fab & Quickturn Prototype Assembly Under One Roof

Get turn-key printed circuit boards manufactured and assembled as fast as one day.  Our quickturn PCB Assembly Service is great for small quantity prototyping.  Finished printed circuit boards flow seamlessly from quality control to our Assembly Department without the need to have them sipped to a third party for assembly.

We offer three easy options for parts procurement.  You can (1) send us all of the parts for assembly, (2) send only some of the parts and let us source the rest for assembly, or (3) let us source all the parts for assembly.

After you place your PCB order, starting the PCB Assembly ordering process is as easy as calling your sales representative, and they will guide you through every step of the process.

Why Choose Us

There are many reasons to choose Advanced Circuits as your trusted PCB manufacturing partner.  Impeccable quality, outstanding service, and advanced reliability are just our core values.  See more reasons to choose Advanced Circuits:

• U.S.A. Based PCB Manufacturing
• Industry’s Best On-Time Shipping Record
• Advanced Capabilities & Materials
• Advanced Certs & Qualifications
• 24 Hr. Live Tech Support
• Same Day & Weekend Turns Available
• Flight & Space Approved Supplier
• PCB Fabrication + Assembly (PCBA) Under One Roof
• On-Site IPC Certified Trainers
• High-Reliability/Mission-Critical Focus

Advanced Circuits has become North America’s leading one-stop-solution for PCB fabrication and Quick Turn, Small Quantity PCB Assembly. Providing advanced capabilities for high reliability and powerful PCB performance to meet the most demanding requirements and specifications. Advanced Circuits is a flight & space approved supplier, ITAR registered, and DoD contracts ready; offering up to 40 Layer Boards, Cavity Boards, Microvias (HDI), Heavy Copper, Blind & Buried Vias, Via-in-Pad, Oversized Boards, & more. Whether you need a small quantity prototype and custom PCBs or full production run, you will receive the same high quality craftsmanship on every PCB order.
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An important question to ask when designing printed circuit boards is, “Will these boards perform as needed in my application?” While it can be easy to simulate the intended use for your PCBs on a small scale, what do you do when working on a multi-million or billion dollar project that has no room for error? For the European Space Agency (ESA), the answer lies within examining PCBs for potential defects long before they are installed in equipment being sent to space.

ESA’s Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory in the Netherlands takes microsections of PCBs being considered for use set in resin and inspects them to see if they meet rigorous space-quality standards. Since components and PCBs are getting smaller and more powerful, it is essential for agencies to do whatever it takes to ensure the circuit boards used will perform as needed.

Getting Your Desired Results from Printed Circuit Boards

The success or failure of any project rests on the quality of parts used. This means that without the right printed circuit boards in place, you may not get the results you need. Having to go back to the drawing board costs precious time and money. Here are areas to consider during the PCB design process that will assist your quest for the perfect boards:

• Intended Use
• Operating Temperature Required
• Size Limitations
• Compliance Requirements
• Compatibility with Various Components

By answering these questions you will be able to come up with a cohesive design that delivers the results you need. Learn more about PCB design and the extensive quality assurance testing that boards undergo by contacting an engineering expert at Advanced Circuits today.

You’ve read about them everywhere and you may have even seen a few in the sky near your home. Drones are growing in popularity among average consumers, but for now their usage is limited to photography and videography and little more. However, these drones are also changing the way that wars are waged and everyday life in a combat zone is conducted thanks to increased functionality in printed circuit boards. Drones reduce the number of American soldiers that need to be sent into combat zones, according to an article on PCB007.com. In addition to surveillance, drones are used to fly missions at night or into areas where it is too risky to send soldiers. Armed drones are also accurate and air strikes result in fewer civilian casualties than in ground combat. As the military and aerospace industries begin to rely more on drones and robots to carry out objectives, PCB manufacturers must be ready and capable of producing circuit boards that perform flawlessly under pressure to avoid any missteps that can have potentially fatal consequences.

Ensuring Your Printed Circuit Boards Are Up to Standard

The last thing that you want to find when you are ordering printed circuit boards is that something is wrong with your design and you run into a delay. It is especially crucial to have not only a complete design and your files submitted to your PCB manufacturer during the ordering process, but also a design that will allow your application to exceed your expectations for quality and performance. Some of the most common Gerber file errors engineers run into include:

1. Missing Aperture List
2. Missing Drill File
3. Missing Tool List
4. Insufficient Annular Ring
5. Insufficient Inner Clearances

Quality Assurance Systems & Mil/Aero Certifications

At Advanced Circuits, you can count on our team’s broad-based technical expertise and the systems we have in place to provide our aerospace & defense customers with the PCB reliability and performance required for critical applications.  Our multiple state-of-the-art facilities are ITAR registered and have been certified to meet or exceed all major Mil/Aero requirements.

Capabilities for Highly Specialized Aerospace & Defense PCBs

Our advanced PCB technology allows us to meet the most rigorous requirements and PCB design criteria with the precision and performance our customers demand. Some of our capabilities include: up to 40 layer boards, via-in-pad, sequential lamination, laser drilled microvias, oversized boards, heavy copper up to 20 oz., laser direct imaging, cavity boards, and microwave/antenna boards.

An expert at Advanced Circuits can help you get your order sorted out so that you can get the PCBs you need on your deadline. Learn more by contacting a representative today.

Source

1. “American Troops Benefit from Drone Implementation,” PCB007, n.p., 10 October 2014, Web, 16 October 2014.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced his company’s plans to develop quadcopter drones that will be able to deliver packages to online shoppers within 30 minutes by as early as 2015. Called Amazon Prime Air,this service offers the potential to change the way the world does business. However, what does this mean for printed circuit board designers and manufacturers? The first hurdle for Amazon to clear is to get approval from the federal government to launch the service. In addition, drones are open to a number of interfering agents that may work to derail the project. Hacking is just one way that this service can come under attack, and a compromised drone could have lasting effects on a customer and Amazon itself in terms of lost assets and money.

Enhancing Functionality of Your Printed Circuit Board

In order to get the most out of a printed circuit board and get it ready for such applications as drones, designers and manufacturers must work together. High quality materials paired with flawless designs will allow components to be as efficient as possible. When you are in the process of designing your PCBs, you want to work with a manufacturer that has a proven track record of quality and reliability so that you know your circuit boards will work as expected. To get started, contact a PCB expert at Advanced Circuits to discuss your needs and see what steps to take in order to get your goals accomplished. Then design your PCBs and place an order so that you get the circuit boards you need without delay.

The Role of Printed Circuit Boards in Military Technology

As equipment and weaponry continues to get more sophisticated it is important for the military and other governmental organizations to have the materials they need to keep up with the technology. Printed circuit boards play a role by allowing engineers to connect all of the components they need and know that everything will work as designed. This is why it is vital for PCB manufacturers to continue to refine techniques to produce the highest quality boards. With the latest in technology readily available, engineers will be able to easily order PCBs that will help revolutionize their products and bring game changers to not only their industry but to the general population as well. Contact an expert to learn more about the certifications that Advanced Circuits holds and how they affect the PCBs you order.

When you are buying circuit boards you want to make sure that you can get the quality and products that you need exactly when you need them. Purchasing printed circuit boards from Advanced Circuits makes sense because you can get the standard or custom spec PCBs from one of the largest PCB manufacturers in North America. We have the industry’s best on-time shipping record and can deliver your circuit boards by Monday when you order on Friday. This allows you to get expedited service when you need it most.

Added Benefits of Working with Advanced Circuits

When you order through Advanced Circuits you get instant printed circuit board quotes and can check the status of your order at any time. You will also get 24-hour technical support to ensure your products work correctly. Search through our lineup of standard spec PCBs or contact an expert with questions about getting the custom PCBs you need for your setup.