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Category Archives: Defense

The Significance of Thermal Management in the PCB Design Process

Posted on April 18, 2024 by ACI

Temperature influences electronic component behavior and characteristics in numerous ways. The effects are not limited to the components that get hot directly, but also those that are indirectly affected — for example, due to proximity or the PCB material’s thermal … Continue reading →

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Advanced PCB Routing Strategies

Posted on April 11, 2024 by ACI

PCB routing is pivotal in ensuring the functionality, signal integrity, manufacturability, and reliability of electronic designs. Conductive traces are more than mere component interconnections or power distribution paths, and through effective routing, engineers can minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic … Continue reading →

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A Trusted Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Partner

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

Advanced Circuits has been a pioneer in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry since 1989, always innovating to create the best quality, service, and fast turn times with expanded capabilities.  We have grown to become North America’s third largest PCB … Continue reading →

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Advanced Circuits to Exhibit at MILCOM 2015 | Booth 828

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

  The MILCOM 2015 international conference and trade show for military communications will bring together government, military, industry, and academia leaders in Tampa, Florida on October 26 – 28th. Advanced Circuits will be exhibiting in booth number 828 to showcase … Continue reading →

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Advanced Circuits’ Tempe Division Expands UL Certifications

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

Aurora, CO – Advanced Circuits, the leading “one-stop” solution for printed circuit board fabrication and small quantity – quick turn assembly services in North America is now UL certified on various halogen free laminates along with an expanded set of … Continue reading →

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Powerful PCB Performance – Fabrication & Assembly Under One Roof

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

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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Printed Circuit Boards Assist Emergency Personnel

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about printed circuit boards is consumer electronics. Computers, phones, entertainment systems and more have the features and performance we’ve come to expect due to the quality of PCBs housed … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Boards and Drones in Military Use

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

You’ve read about them everywhere and you may have even seen a few in the sky near your home. Drones are growing in popularity among average consumers, but for now their usage is limited to photography and videography and little … Continue reading →

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PCB Design & Manufacturing for Military Applications – Advanced Circuits

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

Recently, the US Department of State and the Department of Commerce announced changes to regulations for United States export on certain military electronics. The changes help shift less sensitive components, equipment and parts from Category XI of the US Munitions … Continue reading →

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Future Defense Applications for Printed Circuit Boards

Posted on January 22, 2014 by

PCB manufacturers are already able to produce circuit boards that meet the high demands of aerospace and defense companies. As the needs of these applications continue to get more advanced, printed circuit boards may need to go a step further. … Continue reading →

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