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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: Development

How to Use PCB Artist, The Best FREE PCB Software

Advanced Circuits’ PCB Artist™ is the best free PCB design software in the industry.  Available  as a free software download on our website (www.4pcb.com), it has become a favorite not only with engineering students but also advanced engineers due to … Continue reading

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How to Become an Electrical Engineer

As you continue on your collegiate career, it may seem difficult to choose one field that you want to specialize in. If you’ve spent a lot of time growing up building robots and computers or even designing new products that … Continue reading

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Power Sources for Printed Circuit Boards

One of the most important obstacles that you are faced with when designing your printed circuit boards is finding an adequate power source. This will obviously differ depending on the application, whether it is in medical equipment, automobiles or consumer … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards in Emergency Scenarios

In addition to developing the latest and greatest tech products for both consumer and business use, engineers continue to work on new ways to assist with emergency response and safety applications. Printed circuit boards are not only helping first responders … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Board and Tech Trends for 2015

The end of 2014 is upon us and organizations are getting ready to unveil their product lines for the next year. Consumers are anxiously waiting to see the new technology that will debut and how companies are improving upon their … Continue reading

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Sections of Printed Circuit Boards Assisting Space Missions

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 … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards May Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects millions around the world and often causes paralysis below the level of injury, causing people to lose the use of their arms or legs. As their condition worsens other problems may develop, such as respiratory … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards Defining Wearable Market

It is no secret that the market for wearable technology continues to grow at a fast rate. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, biometric readers and more are all sought after for their ability to connect consumers with their existing devices. However, while … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Board and Electronics 2015 Outlook

As the end of 2014 approaches, electronics professionals start to take a look at what 2015 will bring in terms of new consumer trends and areas of focus in the industry. Printed circuit board technology is allowing product designers and … Continue reading

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Inexpensive PCBs, Robots Teach Children Programming

A main priority for engineers and technology companies in the United States is to develop ways to get the next generation interested in science and engineering. This way, our children will one day be able to lead global development for … Continue reading

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