Printed circuit boards (PCBs) play a vital role in today’s society — even more than you may realize. PCBs are found in all electronic devices, from everyday consumer products to intricately designed aerospace aircraft. As devices get smaller and more intricate, PCB designers, engineers, and manufacturers must learn to cater to these requirements. Let’s dive into ways printed...
Testing printed circuit boards is an essential step in the printed circuit board manufacturing process. Without testing PCBs, there is an enormous risk, and it’s likely your product will run into several errors after hitting the market. Electronics that malfunction can even cause harm to consumers. There are several testing methods your printed circuit board manufacturer...
Designing your PCB with best practices in place is essential for creating a reliable device at an affordable price. While the components and materials matter, make sure you leave yourself time in the design phase to think about and utilize the printed circuit board layout. A well-designed PCB layout means your product has a high potential to...
Moisture exposure has one of the most harmful effects on printed circuit boards. Even the smallest droplet can cause warping, rust, and malfunction. Keeping humidity and moisture at bay when creating, storing, and shipping electronics and PCBs is crucial to ensure your boards and components function correctly. There are many methods to leverage during the fabrication, assembly,...
Over time — during the manufacturing, testing, and storage phases — your printed circuit boards (PCBs) collect dust, debris, and liquid. When contaminants of any sort or in any amount come into contact with PCBs, it leads to corrosion, overheating, and damage. Printed circuit boards must be cleaned to prevent future malfunctions and keep them working...
Many different components must come together when creating printed circuit boards. Some of the most critical components are the chemicals involved in the manufacturing process. There are many different cleaners, antifoams, finishers, replenishers, and other chemicals that are applied when the PCB is in the process of being assembled. Let’s take a more in-depth look at all...
Imagine getting your product all the way through to the final stages—and you’re set to finally deliver it to the market. Suddenly, you find errors, leading to a host of challenges and delays. It’s no secret in the manufacturing industry—especially in the PCB (printed circuit board) arena–that issues arise at the worst possible moments. You may...
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...
