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Understanding High-Power PCB Requirements
Pinpointing what constitutes a high-power design can be challenging. However, high-power designs generally involve currents measuring multiple amperes or voltages extending into the kilovolt range. A general guideline is to categorize designs with the potential for electrical shock or significant … Continue reading
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The Significance of Thermal Management in the PCB Design Process
Temperature influences electronic component behavior and characteristics in numerous ways. The effects are not limited to the components that get hot directly, but also those that are indirectly affected — for example, due to proximity or the PCB material’s thermal … Continue reading
Posted in Aerospace, Circuit Board Design, Commercial, Defense, Manufacturing, Medical, Multilayer PCB, PCB Design, PCB Materials
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The Importance of Power and Ground Planes in PCB Design
Ground and power planes are large conductive areas in a PCB design that serve diverse purposes. Ground planes provide a common reference point for electrical signals and serve as return paths for currents. Power planes carry power supply voltages to … Continue reading
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How Blind and Buried Vias are Used
PCBs tend to be very crowded, and it can become difficult to connect the needed components to both sides of the boards. Often, the best way to get the room you need on the board – and to affix all … Continue reading
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Find a Company Offering Mil Grade PCB Specifications
Certain areas of work will require a high level of quality and detail to be viable for the intended use. This includes the creation of electronic components that are used in the military and in other fields that require a … Continue reading
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Heavy Copper in PCB Design
Thermal management is more important than ever today as electronics are used in demanding environments and operate at higher currents. Heavy copper PCBs (copper conductors 5 oz/ft² – 19 oz/ft² in inner and/or outer layers; sometimes defined as more than … Continue reading
Advanced Circuits’ Tempe Division Expands UL Certifications
Aurora, CO – Advanced Circuits, the leading “one-stop” solution for printed circuit board fabrication and small quantity – quick turn assembly services in North America is now UL certified on various halogen free laminates along with an expanded set of … Continue reading
Is Waterproofing for Printed Circuit Boards Near?
Consumer electronics and professional devices have come a long way since the turn of the century in terms of both hardware capabilities and available features. With better battery life and faster processing, smartphones have quickly become a necessity for nearly … Continue reading
Developing Efficient Printed Circuit Boards and Batteries for Vehicles
Safe & Reliable Power Sources – The Role of PCB Boards A lot of focus in recent years has been on developing long-lasting and environmentally friendly power sources for cars, trucks and other vehicles. This includes for electric bicycles and … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced circuits, batteries, cars, PCB, Printed Circuit Boards, vehicles
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