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Tag Archives: military

Getting Your Military Grade Circuit Boards

The military is often considered to be at the forefront in the development of many types of electronic technology, and many of the military’s innovations have made their way into the commercial sector. Circuit boards are commonly used in the … Continue reading

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Understanding the Basics of Military Grade Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards are often used in military applications. Those that are used in these rough environments will need to be highly reliable because they will often have to function in harsh conditions. A typical PCB board will not be … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards and Drones in Military Use

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

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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Printed Circuit Board Use Rises in Military and Aerospace Markets

Along with the industry growth for circuit boards overall manufacturers are seeing an increase in sales to the military and aerospace market, according to analysts at IPC. Although the budgets in the United States military and aerospace programs are being … Continue reading

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