Preparing for failure is part of the job as an engineer. Sometimes it’s inevitable and anomalies happen, although fortunately, each instance of PCB failure can be a learning experience. It’s all part of the process. But embracing PCB failure doesn’t mean you can’t minimize those occurrences where possible. To help you better prepare for when things...
IoT (the Internet of Things) products have been on the rise in recent years. Their popularity won’t be flatlining anytime soon. As devices get smaller and more complex, knowing how to design PCBs (printed circuit boards) to fit the consumer market is key. Let’s talk about how you can improve and optimize your PCB design for...
When just starting out in the prototyping business, it can be difficult to know where to begin. As far as PCBs (printed circuit boards) go, there’s everything from single layer to double layer and beyond—but what does it all mean? With so many PCB types on the market, how can you possibly know what’s best...
Printed circuit boards need to be prototyped before they go into production. With a prototype, you can test it to see if the components work together efficiently and effectively. Without a prototype, you run the risk of your manufactured PCBs having fatal flaws that result in costly recalls and repairs. So, before you begin...
Printed circuit boards have been around since the 1940s. With the growing use of electronic devices in our homes and workplaces, PCBs have become practically ubiquitous. As electronics continue to evolve, the PCBs and the industry that manufacturers them is also growing and progressing rapidly. Traditional PCBs are made of fiberglass and laminate material that has...
Printed circuit boards are necessities in electronics of all types. They’ve been used for several decades, and engineers continue to make them smaller and more powerful. Because of the complexity of PCBs and the factors that go into producing them, they are available in a variety of price points.
Printed circuit boards are necessary components of most electrical devices. Today’s PCBs have several layers to them: the substrate, traces, solder mask, and silkscreen. One of the most important materials on a PCB is copper, and there are several reasons why copper is used instead of other alloys like aluminum or tin.
Printed circuit boards seem to be ubiquitous, and they seem to show up in places that people are unlikely to expect. You might be pleasantly surprised to find out that you are using PCBs on a daily basis in more places than you think. Printed circuit boards are in more than just commonly used...
Printed circuit boards are the ubiquitous components used in all electronic devices. These little boards are made of reinforced glass fiber with epoxy resin. On the outside, the PCB has a layer called the solder mask. It is the solder mask that gives the boards their iconic green color. With all of the different colors...
A printed circuit board (PCB) is the board that uses conductive traces and other features etched into the copper foil to electrically connect electronic devices. These boards give electronic devices the ability to function smoothly through the easy movement of electric power. Printed circuit boards need to be engineered, then printed before they can be...
