Ceramic PCB vs. FR4 vs. MCPCB What’s the Difference Between Ceramic PCB, FR4 & MCPCB? If you’re using printed circuit boards, you can use the standard FR4 boards or you can go with a metal core printed circuit board Read More
Reducing PCB Emissions Low-Noise Design Practices It is generally desirable to have reduced emissions with your printed circuit boards. Reducing emissions comes down to having the right design approach. Some manufacturers may not realize they are Read More
PCB Insulation Materials A printed circuit board consists of an insulated substrate, the board itself, and printed wires or copper traces, which provide the medium for electricity to travel through the circuits. The materi Read More
Guidelines for RF and Microwave Design RF and microwave circuits are now some of the most common PCB designs across the electronics industry, recognized for their abilities to capture higher frequencies than normal circuits. Formerly to Read More
Solder Mask Discoloration on PCBs Guide to Solder Mask Discoloration Careful inspection of your printed circuit boards (PCB) may be second nature in your industry, and the first time you saw solder mask discoloration on a circuit b Read More
Signal Integrity & PCB Signal Integrity A major issue when it comes to high-speed PCB layout guidelines is signal integrity. Loss of signal integrity with PCB units has long been an ongoing concern, so it’s important t Read More
Bow & Twist Issues with PCBS Bow & Twist Circuit Board Issue and Prevention The bow and twist issue on Printed Circuit Board can cause components and parts to shift in the PCB assembly process, if the surface mount and t Read More
SMT Component Placement for PCBs PCB: SMT Component Placement PCBs have conductive traces that allow electricity to flow through the board. Each SMT component on the board is placed in a specific location on the conductive pathway Read More
UL, ISO and ITAR: Important Information About PCB Certifications When it comes to printed circuit boards, there are certain standards in place that buyers look for. Experts may tell you to be sure to work with a UL PCB supplier, an ITAR registered supplier or an Read More
