Category Archives: Manufacturing

The Significance of Thermal Management in the PCB Design Process

Posted on April 18, 2024 by ACI

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 →

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Advanced PCB Routing Strategies

Posted on April 11, 2024 by ACI

PCB routing is pivotal in ensuring the functionality, signal integrity, manufacturability, and reliability of electronic designs. Conductive traces are more than mere component interconnections or power distribution paths, and through effective routing, engineers can minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic … Continue reading →

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Approaches to PCB Design for Signal Integrity and Manufacturability

Posted on April 9, 2024 by ACI

After formalizing a circuit’s functionality in a schematic diagram and deciding on the parts, devices, and technologies to employ, the next step is to create a functional PCB layout. This step aims to place all components on the PCB and … Continue reading →

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Tackling Glass-Weave Skew in PCB Design. A Blend of Expertise and Practical Solutions

Posted on March 5, 2024 by ACI

In PCB design, dealing with glass-weave skew is akin to a high-stakes balancing act. This phenomenon, which can significantly impact the performance of high-speed digital circuits, arises from the very fabric of the PCB – the glass-weave pattern. As PCBs … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Surface Mount Technology

Posted on January 14, 2021 by

For decades, through-hole circuits were the industry standard. They were relatively simple and required holes in the board. The components were mounted on one side of the board, and the leads were threaded through matching holes. Anyone who has ever … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Board Design and Microvias

Posted on October 30, 2020 by

Printed circuit boards are becoming smaller and smaller thanks to all the innovations in technology. It is possible to fit more into smaller spaces with the use of high density interconnect PCBs, as well as microvias. Although microvias have been … Continue reading →

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Quick Turn PCBs and Other Important Factors in Choosing a Manufacturer

Posted on September 24, 2020 by

Everyone will have different elements that they will consider to be the “most important” when they are choosing a manufacturer for their printed circuit boards. For some, having quick turn PCBs that can be shipped back to them in a … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know Before Choosing a PCB Manufacturer

Posted on July 20, 2020 by

You’ve put in the time to research, plan, and design your new electrical gizmo or product. Now, you’re ready to put it into action with a printed circuit board (PCB). But what exactly is the best way to get your … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at the PCB Fabrication Process and What You Should Know about It

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are at the heart of almost every electronic device in existence today. From clocks to calculators to IoT devices to your car, there’s a PCB powering things and helping to ensure functionality. PCBs serve important … Continue reading →

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How to Find the Right Company to Manufacture Your Circuit Board

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

The creation of a circuit board from start to finish typically takes a substantial amount of time given all of the processes that are involved. It starts with the initial idea and moves on to the design, which then needs … Continue reading →

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