STRENGTHENING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN BEYOND CHINA With rising tariffs and shifting global policies, having options Outside of China is no longer just a strategy—it’s a necessity. At MCL, we’ve established a trusted network of manufacturing Read More
Important Tariff Update Recently there have been newly imposed tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. While tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been delayed, the tariffs on Chinese imports officially took effect a Read More
Guide to PCB Power Planes Updated on January 15, 2025 Printed circuit boards (PCBs) require power supplies, and power planes ensure even power distribution. Power planes also deliver several other significant benefits to PC Read More
PCB Grounding Techniques Updated on January 15, 2025 Grounding is crucial for any system with an electrical current, including printed circuit boards (PCBs). PCBs are critical components for most electronic devices, and th Read More
FPGA vs. Microcontroller: Key Differences and Similarities Updated on January 15, 2025 Although a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and a microcontroller have similarities, they are not the same. FPGAs are known for their flexibility and ability to hand Read More
Guide to IPC Standards for PCBs Updated on December 31, 2024 Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of the electronics world. They support everything from medical devices and industrial equipment to wearable smart pieces. Read More
How to Clean a Circuit Board: Corrosion, Dust, and More Updated on December 5, 2024 With the rising global demand for printed circuit boards (PCBs), the need for PCB cleaning services is likely to increase along with it. Cleaning circuit boards can be Read More
Chinese New Year 2025 As we look ahead to the public Chinese New Year holiday from January 28th to February 4th, 2025, MCL is working closely with our overseas teams to ensure smooth operations during this important tim Read More
How Are PCBs Made? Updated on March 17, 2025 Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of modern electronics. They route electrical signals between all of the attached electronic components, bringing them to li Read More