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What are the environmental benefits of using lead-free PCB?
Unless it’s limited to your pencil, lead in your environment is just all-around bad. Our eco-friendly readers suggest there are plentiful benefits to you and the world around you by going with lead-free PCB.Tony is a musician and a businessman. He is an expert in...
LED PCB: Definition, Uses, and Potential Applications
We’re all familiar with LED (light emitting diode) lights. But do you know about the component present at the heart of PCB (printed circuit board) lighting? LED PCB is one of the revolutionary technologies that have made LEDs useful for various consumer and industrial...
PCB Gold Fingers: Everything You Need to Know
Recall the 1964 James Bond spy thriller “Goldfinger”? It turns out PCBs have gold fingers, too, although they don’t smuggle any components (get it?). What PCB gold fingers do is play a critical role in the inner workings of circuit board technology. Interested? Read...
What are the advantages of using a U.S. electronics manufacturer for products bound for U.S. customers?
Deciding where to source parts and carry out electronics manufacturing for products sold in the United States can be complicated. While overseas companies can often offer lower labor costs and a steady supply of parts, those are not the only factors to consider. Keep...
Vital Factors to Consider When Quoting PCBs
Buyers new to the PCB (printed circuit board) industry may have questions about how you price a particular project. Raw materials and manufacturing overhead aside, when fabricators sit down to calculate the pricing of a PCB to make a quote, there are multiple cost...
How did U.S. manufacturers deal with supply chain issues during the pandemic?
Every company in the world felt the effects of the pandemic during 2020. Raw materials and products that were plentiful suddenly became scarce. Manufacturers struggled to keep employees at work and products on the shelves for consumers. Keep reading to find out what...
PCB Drilling Simplified: Everything You Need to Know About the Process
Printed Circuit Board drilling is an intricate process that requires a high level of expertise to prevent loss. Even the smallest error can result in significant damages, which is why it’s crucial to get this part of PCB manufacturing right. A PCB requires holes...
Avoiding Noise in Your PCB Design
Someone wise once said, “Noise makes no good; good makes no noise.” Unwanted noise is never pleasant, be it your neighbor running a power tool at 7 AM on a Sunday or the car horns while you are stuck in traffic. Similarly, uninvited noise on a printed circuit board...
How to Start a PCB Design and Assembly Business
Does the thought of running a PCB design firm appeal to you? Maybe it’s time that you consider the steps involved in launching a company. PCBs are an integral part of IT, gaming, biotechnology, consumer and electronics, telecom, and strategic electronics industries,...
Impedance Control In PCB: Everything You Need to Know
Today’s electronic devices are fast. From a manufacturer’s perspective, controlling the basic components of these devices is the key to smooth operation at all levels. Printed circuit boards play an essential role in keeping these devices running smoothly, so they...
Top 8 PCB Design Tools for 2021
Want to design your PCB in the most efficient way possible? Consider using a PCB design tool – it will help you depict the board in a realistic environment, so you can work on the shortcomings and identify areas of improvement. The following tools are recommended for...
The Basics of Reading a Schematic
Schematics are detailed electrical diagrams defining the connections, wirings, and relative placements of each component. A quick glance at a schematic can reveal the complete inner workings of the whole circuit, serving as a roadmap for troubleshooting or building a...