4PCB
Advanced Circuits, Inc. (ACI)

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.

Have an idea for a blog topic you would like us to cover? Get in touch with us

Printed Circuit Board Design Using PCB Artist™ – Part 1

Advanced Circuits’ PCB Artist™ is a free and completely unrestricted printed circuit board design software that allows users the ability to create up to 28 layer boards with its Multipage Schematics, Controlled Autorouter, and components library of over 500k parts.  … Continue reading

Posted in Circuit Board Design, PCB Design, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Printed Circuit Board Design Using PCB Artist™ – Part 1

Accelerate Circuit Board Development with This Free PCB Design Software

Advanced Circuits offers an array of helpful tools and services to help accelerate the design, ordering, and production of printed circuit boards.  From our innovative services like quick-turn prototype PCB fabrication as fast as same day and weekend turns, to … Continue reading

Posted in PCB Design, PCB Design Software, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Accelerate Circuit Board Development with This Free PCB Design Software

Exacting Precision and Capabilities Required for HDI PCBs

HDI PCBs are increasingly becoming more common as consumers demand for smaller and more capable electronics grows and electronic design engineers push the limits of technology.  HDI PCBs, short for High Density Interconnect printed circuit boards, take a great deal … Continue reading

Posted in Circuit Board, HDI PCB, PCB, Printed Circuit Boards | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Exacting Precision and Capabilities Required for HDI PCBs

Why Use PCB Artist for Printed Circuit Board Layout?

There are many PCB layout software packages in the market.  Some are very costly and provide advanced layout features and tools.  There are also free PCB layout software available which often come with limitations to its PCB layout capabilities.  Determining … Continue reading

Posted in PCB Design, PCB Design Software, PCB Layout Software | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Why Use PCB Artist for Printed Circuit Board Layout?

4 Costly Printed Circuit Board Design Mistakes

Printed circuit board design can be extremely complicated and mistakes made in this stage of the electronic design process can be costly.  Advanced Circuits is your PCB manufacturing partner that can help at each step of the printed circuit board … Continue reading

Posted in Circuit Board Design, printed circuit board design | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on 4 Costly Printed Circuit Board Design Mistakes

Printed Circuit Board Gerber Files

Gerber files are a key piece to the puzzle for manufacturing printed circuit boards.  They contain all the necessary data that a PCB manufacture will require to produce the boards to your exact specifications accurately.  Advanced Circuits offers free tools … Continue reading

Posted in PCB Design, PCB Design Software | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Printed Circuit Board Gerber Files

The Basics of Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Printed circuit board assembly, also known as “stuffing” or “populating the bare printed circuit board is quite an intricate process involving many different phases.  Advanced Circuits’ in house printed circuit board assembly service makes ordering your turnkey printed circuit boards … Continue reading

Posted in Assembly, Printed Circuit Board Assembly | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Basics of Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Custom PCB Fabrication

From simple prototypes to the most advanced of electronics require a custom PCB to be designed and fabricated.  Advanced Circuits’ broad range of custom PCB manufacturing capabilities can meet the design requirements for all of your custom PCB fabrication projects for both … Continue reading

Posted in Custom PCB, custom printed circuit board, Printed Circuit Boards | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Custom PCB Fabrication

Prototype PCB Assembly: Where to Begin?

Need to have your prototype PCBs assembled to receive turnkey circuit boards?  Finding the right partner for your prototype assembly is crucial.  Advanced Circuits is the leading PCB manufacturer that offers quickturn PCB prototype manufacturing and with in-house prototype assembly … Continue reading

Posted in PCB Assembly, Prototype Assembly, prototype pcb, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Prototype PCB Assembly: Where to Begin?

PCB Manufacturing for Prototyping & Production Runs with Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits is the best choice for all your PCB manufacturing needs, especially for demanding requirements that call for advanced precision and expanded capabilities.  PCB manufacturing for both production runs and small quantity prototyping with Advanced Circuits’ broad range of … Continue reading

Posted in Circuit Board, PCB, Printed Circuit Boards | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on PCB Manufacturing for Prototyping & Production Runs with Advanced Circuits