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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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How to Use PCB Artist, The Best FREE PCB Software

Advanced Circuits’ PCB Artist™ is the best free PCB design software in the industry.  Available  as a free software download on our website (www.4pcb.com), it has become a favorite not only with engineering students but also advanced engineers due to … Continue reading

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Developing Efficient Printed Circuit Boards and Batteries for Vehicles

Safe & Reliable Power Sources – The Role of PCB Boards A lot of focus in recent years has been on developing long-lasting and environmentally friendly power sources for cars, trucks and other vehicles. This includes for electric bicycles and … Continue reading

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Existing Printed Circuit Boards Lead to Future Success

Re-Use PCB Modules for Designing New Products During the research and development process it can be time consuming to start from scratch, especially when working on a tight budget. By taking elements of your existing printed circuit boards and their … Continue reading

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Advanced Circuits Delivers Reliable Service Every Time

Getting the high quality service you expect when ordering printed circuit boards is likely your top priority so that you get the PCBs you need quickly and without hassle. At Advanced Circuits, you will be able to experience the quality … Continue reading

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How Easy Is It To Place a PCB Order with Advanced Circuits?

To begin the process of ordering printed circuit boards, start by getting an online quote. This can be done by using the instant quote tool or by getting a traditional quote from an expert at Advanced Circuits. Once you have … Continue reading

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PCB Tolerances at Advanced Circuits

Knowing the requirements of your printed circuit board manufacturer is a crucial step in the design process because it could potentially limit your ability to get the PCBs you need for your exact application. At Advanced Circuits, a minimum of … Continue reading

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SMT Solderpaste Stencils from Advanced Circuits

When you are in the process of creating prototype PCBs for your application you want to get the perfect PCBs created without having to go back and forth on your design. It is important that your printed circuit boards work … Continue reading

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Advantages of Buying PCBs from Advanced Circuits

When you are designing your printed circuit boards for your application you want to be sure that the finished PCB is going to work exactly how you need it. When you order your PCBs through Advanced Circuits you will work … Continue reading

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What Does Advanced Circuits’ FreeDFM™ Check For?

Learning more about the FreeDFM system will allow you to double check that you have your PCB designs completed before placing your order. The system checks for different aspects of your design to make sure that you will not face … Continue reading

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