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As experts in the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards, we work to make our blog a helpful resource on PCB topics and the industries that we work with, including automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and many more. Here you'll find insights into PCB design, tech trends, assembly issues, and trending topics in the general news media as they relate to printed circuit board technology.

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Category Archives: PCB Cost

Advanced Circuits Can Help You Avoid Excessive PCB Prototype Costs

The electronics industry might seem relatively static, and many consumers make the reasonable assumption that things like printed circuit boards will remain somewhat similar from product to product. That, however, would mean that little to no innovation exists, which is … Continue reading

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Standard vs. Custom Spec Printed Circuit Boards | Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits is your one-stop solution for full service PCB fabrication and quickturn PCB Assembly under one roof.  Getting an instant quote for printed circuit boards from Advanced Circuits is easy and knowing which parameters affect your PCB fabrication cost … Continue reading

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The Real Cost of Cheap PCB Manufacturing

  Cheap PCB sourcing from less than reputable vendors can be costly.  Poor quality standards is a typical issue, but there are other important factors to take into consideration, such as turnaround time, consistency, and service.  Cheap PCB manufacturers in … Continue reading

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Looking for Cheap PCB Prototyping Options?

Advanced Circuits has been a leader in high-quality quickturn PCB manufacturing in the U.S. for over 25 years.  Specializing in prototypes and production runs for the simplest two-later boards to the most complex design.  Our Expanded Capabilities can support advanced designs with demanding … Continue reading

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The Importance of PCB Layout Preparation

Electronic devices are regularly shrinking due to consumer demands for portability and light-weight products such as big-screen televisions, tablet computers and powerful smartphones, drone devices and recently, even wearable technology. The shrinking of all these devices means the printed circuit … Continue reading

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Balancing Quality with Cost for Printed Circuit Boards

As an engineer you are given an important task for every project you work on. You must be able to find the balance between the quality of your printed circuit boards and their cost. While you can save money for … Continue reading

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