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tombstone defects in PCBs

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How to Tell Tombstone Defects in PCBs ‘Rest in Peace’

Working with small circuit board areas can increase the risk of various PCB defects, tombstoning in particular.

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conformal coating vs potting/encapsulation

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INFOGRAPHIC: Conformal Coatings vs. Potting/Encapsulation

The electronics sector is one of the most dynamic industries, with virtually unlimited applications. This is why its growth is expected to remain...

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rigid flex pcb design guidelines

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All You Need to Know About Rigid-Flex PCB Design Guidelines

Rigid-flex PCBs (printed circuit boards) combine the best traits of both rigid PCBs and flexible PCBs, making it easier for manufacturers to install...

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PCB quote comparison

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Getting a PCB Quote Comparison? Ask These ?s First

As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), your success greatly depends on your products' functionality and durability. In this regard, the printed...

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Custom Designed Printed Circuit Board - Circuit Board

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Creating Custom Printed Circuit Boards: Is Your Volume Worth It?

So, you’ve made the choice to design a custom PCB for your design. Instead of buying off the shelf electronics.. but what’s next?

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pcb assembly services through hole vs surface mount

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PCB Assembly Services: Through-Hole Vs. Surface Mount

As electronics have become increasingly embedded in our day-to-day, the manufacturing process for printed circuit boards (PCBs) has adapted....

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what to do about pcb failure

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What to Do About PCB Failure

When printed circuit boards fail, you can face costly and potentially disastrous consequences. So how do you pick up the pieces afterward?...

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nadcap accreditation electronics contract manufacturing

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What Nadcap Accreditation Means for Electronic Contract Manufacturing

When searching for a reliable electronics contract manufacturing (ECM), one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What certifications do...

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aerospace pcb assembly

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Aerospace Electronics PCB Assembly & Design Guide

You’ve heard about the many great feats and discoveries in the aerospace industry. You’ve also heard about the tragedies that have happened when a...

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PCB prototype cost

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How Much Does a PCB Prototype Cost?

Prototyping isn’t reserved for high-tech vehicles or revolutionary consumer gadgets. It’s also a great practice for manufacturing printed circuit...

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outsourcing electronics manufacturing

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Outsourcing Electronics Manufacturing: Onshore or Offshore?

It’s time for your organization to begin production of a new electronic device. For one reason or another, you’re in no position to take care of the...

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what is the cost of a flying probe test

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What Is the Cost of a Flying Probe Test?

For many companies, the focus on printed circuit board (PCB) production is on-time-delivery and quality. However, just as important to a product’s...

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cable jacket material

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[INFOGRAPHIC]: Looking for a Cable Jacket Material Comparison?

Cable jackets serve as the first line of defense for wires and cables – which makes choosing the right jacketing material essential. So, you might be...

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Electronics Aftermarket Services: The A to Z Guide

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Electronics Aftermarket Services: The A to Z Guide

You buy your electronic components, your machines are up and running, customers are happy, your workers are happy -- everything is good. Invoice...

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intrinsically safe design guidelines

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‘Intrinsically Safe’ Design Guidelines for Electrical Devices

When turned on, electrical equipment generates sparks. Some equipment generates heat that can lead to ignition, while electric arcing occurs between...

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pcb repair services vs e waste

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The Cost of PCB Repair Services Vs. E-Wasting Your Budget

Plastic waste may snag all of the headlines, but it's not the only type of waste overwhelming landfills and contaminating soil and water.

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rohs 3 compliance

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RoHS-Compliant Countries That Aren’t Actually RoHS-Compliant

It seems simple enough. If you’re a manufacturer who uses electronic components to build your products for American or international markets, you...

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PCB engineering service providers

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PCB Engineering Services: 4 Qualities to Look For

When you’re looking for a PCB engineering services provider, there are, of course, multiple things to consider. “Will they be able to meet my...

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pcb functional testing

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What Are PCB Functional Testing Services?

Electronics manufacture and testing are like squabbling siblings. PCB testing is a necessary expense that, when done correctly, prevents much larger...

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ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURE DESIGN GUIDELINES

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5 Electronic Enclosure Design Guidelines

Electronic devices are the sum of their parts, including the box in which you house them.

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electronic medical device manufacturers

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Coronavirus & How Electronic Medical Device Manufacturers Can Cope

As you know painfully well, the coronavirus is causing growing demand for medical ventilators and other "life-sustaining" devices. As hospital visits...

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rigid PCB vs flexible PCB

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Rigid PCB Vs. Flexible PCB Design

The products that your organization is preparing to develop call for printed circuit boards (PCBs) -- simple enough, right? Not exactly. Components...

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pcb in-circuit testing cost

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What Does PCB In-Circuit Testing Cost?

Tests for printed circuit boards (PCBs) come in many varieties based on cost, breadth, time, and other factors. There are many ways to test your PCB,...

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PCB Assembly Cost Breakdown

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PCB Assembly Cost Breakdown

PCB (printed circuit board) costs are a concern for any electronics designers or manufacturers -- both the materials that go into PCBs and the...

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advanced electronics remanufacturing for transportation industry

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7 Benefits of Advanced Electronics Remanufacturing for Transportation

There’s no perfect playbook to establishing and maintaining major transportation projects like subways, bus systems, and other transit developments.

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