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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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PCB Artist: PCB Design Software Backed By Industry Leading PCB Manufacturer

There are many choices for PCB design software online, but not all are created equal.  PCB Artist is Advanced Circuits’ own PCB design software that was created with the sole purpose of making it easier for our customers to design … Continue reading

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A One-Stop Shop Approach to PCB Manufacturing

Advanced Circuits is the leading one-stop shop for full-service PCB manufacturing and quickturn, prototype quantity PCB assembly under one roof.  Since 1989 the company has grown to become the third largest PCB manufacturer in North America by offering the industry’s … Continue reading

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Multilayer PCB Manufacturing – Up to 40 Layers

Advanced Circuits offers a wide range of advanced printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing capabilities stocks a large variety of laminates for many different applications.  From the simplest 2 layer board to the most advanced design with rigorous requirements, engineers and … Continue reading

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PCB Artist™ – Free and Easy to Use Circuit Board Design Software

Advanced Circuits™ is proud to be a pioneer in the industry offering exclusive services that make circuit board design, ordering, manufacturing, and assembly an easy process.  From the initial circuit board concept, our free PCB Artist™ layout software allows you … Continue reading

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PCB Artist™: The Best Free PCB Design Software from Advanced Circuits™

Advanced Circuits offers the best free PCB design software available, PCB Artist™.  Since its release in 2007, the free software became highly popular among electronic design hobbyists and professional engineers because of its easy to learn and easy to use … Continue reading

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PCB Design Advancements | Blog

Today’s printed circuit boards (PCBs) are packed with components and functionality that has quickly made manual designs and construction a practice nearly relegated to the Stone Age. Even hobbyists and beginners can now very easily access complex software that makes quick … Continue reading

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Multilayer PCB Design | Blog

Traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs) consist of non-conductive substrate materials – frequently glass fiber epoxy construction – paired with a layer of conductive elements such as copper on one or two sides (single or double-sided boards). Electronic components are placed … Continue reading

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Circuit Boards 101

Circuit boards, more commonly referred to as printed circuit boards or simply PCBs, consist of a combination of insulated “board” materials with electronic components mounted and interconnected to produce a desired electronic circuit and specific function. PCB laminate materials have … Continue reading

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ADVANCED CIRCUITS™ RECEIVES METRO WASTEWATER GOLD AWARD FOR THE 10TH YEAR

AURORA, CO – Advanced Circuits™, has received The 2016 Gold Award from the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District for the tenth year for 100 percent compliance with industrial pre-treatment requirements and a dedicated commitment to environmental excellence.  The chemical complexities involved … Continue reading

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PCBs and the Internet of Things

What is Meant by the Internet of Things? In today’s world, it’s nearly impossible to get through the day without interacting with some sort of electronic device. Most are connected in some way to a source of communications, facilitated by … Continue reading

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