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How to Remove Errors with a Gerber File Viewer

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

When you create a circuit design, you want to make sure that it is truly functional before you have it manufactured. Ideally, it will be perfect before you have a prototype made. Of course, this requires a lot of preparation … Continue reading →

Better Circuit Design with the Right Software and Manufacturing Company

Posted on February 13, 2020 by

Creating high-quality circuits is the goal, whether you are a hobbyist, student, or have been working in the field for years. However, circuit design is not always easy, and it can often seem like a slow, slogging process. Even in … Continue reading →

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How Blind and Buried Vias are Used

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

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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A USA PCB Manufacturer Is a “Hands-On” Design Option

Posted on January 30, 2020 by

Lots of products require PCBs or printed circuit boards, and the design process can be difficult and costly. This is why so many manufacturers and inventors will settle for a “no-touch” process. In other words, we do not get to … Continue reading →

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Turnkey PCB Assembly Made Easy

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

Any firm that uses PCBs knows that quality is the most important factor. It is the PCB that runs whatever gear or object it has been fitted into, and so a well-made PCB is essential. Yet, many of the firms … Continue reading →

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Surface Mount Technology in PCB Manufacturing Made Easier than Ever

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

SMT, or surface mount technology, is essential for most of today’s printed circuit boards (PCBs). Almost every higher-end device enjoys the benefits of using surface mount technology, which include: Offering many more capabilities – The weight of a PCB that … Continue reading →

Posted in SMT, SMT Manufacturing | Tagged CAM, cost saving SMT, smt, smt design, SMT PCB, smt production, SMT Solderpaste Stencils, Surface Mount Technology | Comments Off

SMT Manufacturing Made Simple with Advanced Circuits PCB Design and Production

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

Surface mount technology (SMT) is a design and fabrication process that replaces the through-hole mounting of PCB (printed circuit board) components with direct placement on the printed circuit board surface. It is something that is at work in the vast … Continue reading →

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Toss the Prototyping Board – PCB Fabrication Is Easier and More Affordable Than Ever

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

The use of a prototyping board might be a fun thing for the DIY scientists and creators in the world, but building a “one-off” project is pretty labor-intensive. It involves the use of that “breadboard” or prototyping board, a schematic, … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Basics of Military Grade Circuit Boards

Posted on December 31, 2019 by

Printed circuit boards are often used in military applications. Those that are used in these rough environments will need to be highly reliable because they will often have to function in harsh conditions. A typical PCB board will not be … Continue reading →

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Find a Company Offering Mil Grade PCB Specifications

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Mil Grade PCB, PCB Design, PCB Manufacturing, PCB Materials | Tagged gerber file viewer, military pcb, pcb design, PCB Manufacturing | Comments Off

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Advanced Circuits has been the leading PCB quick turn manufacturer since 1989. We specialize in both Small quantity, Quckturn, and Production printed circuit board Quantities. Advanced Circuits is MIL-PRF-31032, MIL-PRF-55110G, AS9100C, ISO 9001:2008 Certified, IPC 6012 Class 2, 3 and 3A Qualified, and ITAR Registered. Advanced Circuits, with divisions in Aurora, CO, Tempe, AZ, and Maple Grove, MN is ranked among the top 3 circuit board fabricators in North America and is well-known for its expedited turn time capabilities and its reliable best on-time shipping record.

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