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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.

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PCB Design Software: Why Choose PCB Artist?

Advanced Circuits’ PCB Artist software takes the annoying limitations that come with other free PCB design software and eliminates them to make it easier to design your PCB, quote, and send your part to production – all within the software.  … Continue reading

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Circuit Boards: The Basics

Creating a circuit board can be a complex process beginning with the design itself. With advancing and progressive technology, the processes have become increasingly simplified with the help of PCB design software and innovations in the PCB manufacturing industry. Advanced … Continue reading

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Timeline to the Future: Tracking Automotive PCB Applications

At some point in your life, curiosity might’ve prompted you to crack open a computer or another electronic device. With its interior exposed, you discovered an assortment of chips, circuits, and etchings painted upon a green canvas. That canvas, layers … Continue reading

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Key Printed Circuit Board Design Terminology

Printed circuit boards are packed with different features and elements that make their design and functionality unique for their particular application.  In this post we list key printed circuit board design terms that are commonly used in the electronic design … Continue reading

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Common Types of Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the heart of all electronic products, but not all are created equal.  There are many different types of printed circuit boards made from different materials and manufacturing specifications for a broad range of applications.  Since … Continue reading

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PCB Layout Tips: Before You Start

One of the most important aspects of electronic product design is the PCB layout. For this reason, Advanced Circuits offers PCB Artist, a professional-grade PCB layout software that is free and lets you create up to 28 layer PCBs and … Continue reading

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Achieve Optimum PC Board Quality with Advanced Circuits

Advanced Circuits’ commitment to quality and reliability along with its industry-leading PC board manufacturing capabilities make us the right partner to ensure the quality of all your printed circuit board fabrication and assembly projects. Due to the fast-paced technological advancements … Continue reading

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Turnkey Prototype PCB Fabrication & Assembly

Advanced Circuits is the leading PCB manufacturer with in-house prototype assembly services to provide a one-stop solution for your turnkey PCB prototyping needs.  Our quickturn capabilities,  no minimum quantity requirements, and the best on-time shipping record,  makes Advanced Circuits your … Continue reading

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Advanced PCB Fabrication Capabilities for Defense and Aerospace Applications

Advanced Circuits has been a leader in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry for over 25 years with a special focus on advanced PCB manufacturing capabilities for precision and on-time reliability.  We offer full service PCB fabrication services and in-house … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Board Design Tips For Beginners

Printed circuit board design is never an easy process, but you can always count on Advanced Circuits to help you at every step of the way.  We provide free tools that can help you identify issues in your printed circuit … Continue reading

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