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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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Category Archives: PCB Assembly

What is Surface Mount Technology?

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is the widely-used alternative to older through-hole (TH) printed circuit board design and manufacturing practices. While TH fabrication still has its place, SMT has largely taken over where size, weight, and automated manufacturing processes are considerations. … Continue reading

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PCBs and Surface Mount Technology

Surface Mount Technology in Printed Circuit Boards Just what is surface mount technology? Prior technology of printed circuit board design and fabrication consisted mostly of components situated on the board and connected to conductors through holes and typically soldered in … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Single-Company PCB Management Is Best

There are a great deal of reasons why one would decide to go with a single-company manager for all of their PCB management needs. The following are five of the biggest reasons that a business should choose a single-company PCB … Continue reading

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PCB Manufacturing & Assembly | Advanced Circuits – Company Growth

Aurora, CO Economic Development Council May 2014 | Largest Private Primary Employers Advanced Circuits ranks #25 in the latest Aurora Economic Development Council list of the largest private primary employers in the Aurora, Colorado area. 2015 has so far proven … Continue reading

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Powerful PCB Performance – Fabrication & Assembly Under One Roof

Advanced Circuits has become North America’s leading one-stop-solution for PCB fabrication and Quick Turn, Small Quantity PCB Assembly. Providing advanced capabilities for high reliability and powerful PCB performance to meet the most demanding requirements and specifications. Advanced Circuits is a flight … Continue reading

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How To Design Your Boards To Keep PCB Assembly Costs Low

When planning and designing for your printed circuit board and assembly project, there a many ways to ensure you are keeping your costs low for PCB assembly.  Advanced Circuits understands that keeping your costs as low as possible is very important to … Continue reading

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Limited Time Only: PCB Assembly Special Promo

Advanced Circuits has become North America’s leading one-stop-solution for printed circuit board fabrication and Quickturn Small Quantity PCB Assembly Services.  Providing advanced PCB capabilities for high reliability and powerful performance to meet the most demanding requirements and specifications. For a … Continue reading

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Ensuring High Quality PCB Assembly | Advanced Circuits

  In order to make sure that the printed circuit boards you order are going to be of the highest quality, it is important to do your homework ahead of time. Since no two projects are going to require the … Continue reading

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The Need for Chemical-Free PCB Fabrication & Assembly | Advanced Circuits

Around the world, it is becoming more important than ever for electronics companies and parts manufacturers to eliminate harmful materials from the PCB assembly and fabrication processes. Just as initiatives in the United States require companies to eliminate certain materials … Continue reading

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Precision in PCB Assembly

When working with electronics and such small components during PCB assembly, having the right touch is essential. A simple miscue such as a component not being placed in an exact spot can ruin the entire board and force the process … Continue reading

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