PCB Materials and Design for High Voltage When creating a PCB for high voltage DC bias, standards and precautions become much more stringent. High voltage PCB materials and design for arc prevention ensure the final product is safe and fun Read More
Interconnect Defects (ICDs) What you need to know about Interconnect Defects (ICDs) Inner-layer separation, or interconnect defects (ICDs), can lead to circuit failure in PCBs. To create a fully functional PCB, a manufacture Read More
Environmental Impact of Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Printed circuit boards, semiconductors and other types of electronics have more advanced technology than ever. However, with increasing complexity in product design comes a wider range of materials Read More
Why Are Circuit Boards Usually Green? Imagine a printed circuit board. What color do you think of? While PCBs and other circuit boards come in more colors than ever, the majority of them come in a signature green color. As someone who Read More
PCB Trace Width Calculator Table of Contents: Importance of a PCB Trace Width Calculator Why Use a Trace Width Calculator? What is a PCB Trace Width Calculator? FAQs About Calculating Trace Width Importance of Read More
Guide to PCBs and IoT Jump To: What is IoT | PCB Applications Driven by IoT | The IoT Opportunity for Flex and HDI PCBs | PCB Design Requirements for the Internet of Things | The Future of PCB Design for the IoT | Be an Read More
What Is Line Efficiency? When it comes to printed circuit boards, line efficiency is the ratio of the number of hours a pick-and-place machine positions parts on the PCB divided by the quantity of hours the SMT assembly li Read More
PCB Layout Considerations Jump To: Basic PCB Design Steps Design Documentation PCB Layout and Design Considerations The Importance of Testing Solving PCB Layout Problems With CAD Choosing a PCB Supplier Designing the Read More
Guide to PCB CAF Issues Jump To: What is Conductive Anodic Filament Formation Historical Perspective of CAF How to Avoid CAF Failure Identifying CAF Conductive Anodic Filament-Resistance Test CAF-Resistant PCB Materials F Read More
