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HDI PCBs For Medical Device Electronics Design
Matric Group: Nov 13, 2023
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Why an ISO 13485-Certified Manufacturer Is Vital for Medical Devices
Matric Group: Nov 08, 2023
Medical device companies looking for a PCB design and assembly partner have many important factors to consider, all with the end user’s well-being at...
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Your Go-To Guide to Reducing PCB Assembly Cost
Matric Group: Oct 25, 2023
As with most things you can purchase, there’s a strenuous relationship between cost and quality when it comes to PCB assemblies. However, there is a...
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American PCB Manufacturer: 6 Benefits to a New Partnership
Matric Group: Oct 18, 2023
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are essential components of almost all modern electronic devices. They provide the electrical connections between...
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ICT Test Vs Flying Probe Test
Matric Group: Sep 20, 2023
Deciding on the best testing method for your printed circuit board can be a daunting task. There are plenty of factors to take into consideration,...
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Matric Invites You to Visit D2P Marlborough 2023
Matric Group: Sep 13, 2023
Fall in the Northeast means a lot of fun activities in your personal life and year-end planning and reporting in business. It also can mean a lot of...
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7 Qualities an Employer Looks for in an Employee
Matric Group: Aug 18, 2023
As young people enter the workforce, it is important to develop and possess certain qualities in order to be successful. Employers expect individuals...
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What Is REACH Compliance? | Electronics Manufacturing Standards
Matric Group: Aug 17, 2023
Understanding your marketing is key to a successful product run. That applies not only to your customers, but their home country as well.
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Common Causes of PCB Failure
Matric Group: Jul 27, 2023
Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essentially the lifeblood of the devices we use every day. Cellphones, TVs, cars, street lights and so many...
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What Is Intrinsically Safe Equipment?
Matric Group: Jul 11, 2023
In the constantly evolving world of technology, safety remains a top concern among engineers during development. Whether it’s a sensor in your car,...
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Basics of Obsolescence Management for Electronics
Matric Group: Jun 22, 2023
The most painful part of developing with electronics is knowing your success is fleeting. Eventually, all parts must die, or at least fade away into...
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Common PCB Defects: What Causes a Circuit Board to Burn?
Matric Group: Jun 21, 2023
While there are many common printed circuit board defects, one of the most notorious is burnt components. It's also, unfortunately, one of the most...
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Lead vs. Lead-Free Solder in PCB Manufacturing
Matric Group: May 23, 2023
OEM circuit board applications cover a wide range of consumer and commercial products, from automobiles to microwaves to IoT devices that automate...
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7 PCB Testing Methods You Need to Know
Matric Group: May 17, 2023
When you order printed circuit boards (PCB), you know the pricey consequence of failure. The last thing you need financially is for your PCBs to...
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IPC Class Definitions for Class 1, 2, & 3 Electronics
Matric Group: May 15, 2023
In electronics manufacturing, printed circuit boards are separated into three categories: 1, 2, and 3. The categories reflect the level of quality of...
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Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Companies: Exploring Their Roles
Matric Group: Apr 27, 2023
The adage “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” holds no ground in the realm of public transportation, mining equipment, and numerous other high-stakes...
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Types of Conformal Coating: Exploring Materials for Enhanced PCP Protection
Matric Group: Apr 27, 2023
With the rise of IoT and technology in general, electronics are featured in many environments, exposing delicate electronic connections to potential...
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A Guide to Reverse Polarity Protection in PCB Design
Matric Group: Apr 27, 2023
When user safety depends on equipment functioning reliably -- as with many medical devices and handheld mining equipment, for example -- electronic...
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Design 2 Part Greater NY 2023: Matric to Attend Show
Matric Group: Apr 20, 2023
The Design-2-Part show for the Greater New York area will be held April 26-27 in Secaucus, NJ.
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PCB Manufacturing Capabilities & Fabrication Plants: A Look Ahead
Matric Group: Mar 06, 2023
The world of PCB assembly capabilities is changing rapidly, and forecasters expect PCB manufacturing capabilities to expand for the next 10 years....
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What Is AS9100 Certification for Electronics Manufacturing?
Matric Group: Mar 02, 2023
When an OEM is sourcing out work -- let alone aerospace electronics manufacturing -- it’s likely to come across companies that boast about all sorts...
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RoHS 2 Compliance & Directives Checklist
Matric Group: Feb 09, 2023
In 2006, the European Union rolled out a directive restricting the use of certain hazardous chemicals. This directive, Restriction of Hazardous...
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What Is SMT Assembly?
Matric Group: Jan 30, 2023
As today’s electronics designs become smaller and more complex, more engineers are relying on surface mount technology. After the 1980s, this...
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RS485 Vs. RS232: What's the Difference?
Matric Group: Jan 27, 2023
Among the serial data interfaces -- SPI, Flex I2C, and many more -- available for electronic equipment, two stand out for their longevity. In spite...
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Electronic Component Shortages Update -- 2022 and Beyond
Matric Group: Dec 15, 2022
COMPONENT SHORTAGE: December ‘22 UPDATE: Nearly a year after our last update, we have returned to find a similar situation regarding shortages in the...