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Flex Printed Circuit Boards Expected to Add to Growth

The market for printed electronics on flexible circuits is expected to grow between now and 2020, according to a recent study published by Reportbuyer.com. Printed circuit boards that offer next-generation capabilities for consumer electronics, the medical industry and corporations all … Continue reading

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The Early Production of Printed Circuit Boards in America

The modern PCB has its roots in early 20th century science and engineering. In 1903, German inventor Albert Hanson first described flat foil conductors laminated to an insulating board in multiple layers. However, it was not until after World War … Continue reading

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Ordering Printed Circuit Board Arrays and Pallets

When you are ordering a large amount of printed circuit boards or are dealing with very small PCBs, you should consider having your boards supplied in pallet or array form. This is especially true if your product assembly house requires … 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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Understand the Process for Designing High-Quality Printed Circuit Boards

As an electrical engineer, there will likely come a day where you find yourself needing to design a printed circuit board for use in a product or other application. When designing your printed circuit boards, there are basic needs that … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards Take Products into a New Age

Over the years we have seen advances in technology that have shaped not only the corporate world, but also consumer products as a whole. From more affordable television sets to abundant features in cars and smaller and faster cell phones, … Continue reading

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The Right Printed Circuit Boards Prepare You For Your Robotics Competition

One of the most enjoyable and challenging parts of the year for engineering students is entering and competing in a robotics competition. A year or more of work all leads up to one competition that can help a team achieve … Continue reading

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Role of Printed Circuit Boards in the Evolution of Cell Phones

Over the years, technology has given the world significant advances in communication. From the first mobile cellular phone in the 1970s to the latest smartphones available on the market today, researchers and engineers are constantly developing new ways to make … Continue reading

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Thorough Electrical Testing for Your Printed Circuit Boards

When you are working on a project and need PCBs produced, you want to be able to get circuit boards that are going to work exactly as needed. One of the most important parts of the production and assembly process … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards and Other Components Needed to Build a PC

One of the most satisfying projects for hobbyists and aspiring engineers is to build your own personal computer from scratch. Rather than being restricted to the components and features that are available in computers on the market you can start … Continue reading

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