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HDI PCB Design Guidelines for Layout & Manufacturability
Want to get smaller, lighter, or more powerful? (Who doesn’t?) In electronics, customers are demanding all three – at the same time. It might seem...
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Want to get smaller, lighter, or more powerful? (Who doesn’t?) In electronics, customers are demanding all three – at the same time. It might seem...
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In the demanding field of printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and manufacturing, closely adhering to industry standards is crucial for an OEM's...
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(Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force) Electromechanical PCB box build assembly services are one of the most important offerings of electronics contract...
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PCB design is tricky. Depending on how complex your project is — or how much is at stake if something fails — you may need top-end testing before...
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A first article inspection for electronics products is a verification process that documents and certifies the accuracy of each and every facet of...
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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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Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essentially the lifeblood of the devices we use daily. Cellphones, TVs, cars, street lights, and so many other...
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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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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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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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Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is a process that requires precision and reliability.
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If there's one thing that takes center stage in the aerospace industry, it's safety. This, of course, comes hand in hand with high-quality components.
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Today a growing number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) outsource some of their work to electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs). The ECMs...
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Do you work for an original equipment manufacturer or OEM? Chances are you’ve crossed paths with a project requiring an electronic manufacturing...
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“How will my idea go from conception to finished product at your company?” It’s a question we hear a lot, and a good one. It’s natural to want to...
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The IPC standards chart (or tree, in some circles) provides guidelines for the production and assembly requirements of electronics manufacturing...
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Massive amounts of money are at play when it comes to power distribution electronics. The electronic product development life cycle frequently sparks...
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Just about any piece of electronics can be dangerous when they’re manufactured poorly. But when you’re manufacturing for the mining industry, you’re...
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There are many areas in life where accepting mistakes as inevitable is a good thing -- electronics manufacturing is not one of them. The end goal...
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Whether you’re in the electronics, healthcare, or manufacturing industry, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hodgepodge of standards regarding PCB...
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With a practically worldwide push toward environmental responsibility, more companies are choosing to -- or have no choice but to -- demonstrate that...
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Toughness in the military cuts across the board. It's not just the tough personnel, but also the electronics and the computers used in the field. Of...
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For companies that buy and sell products for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, a roadmap of guidelines isn’t just helpful -- it’s also a...
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A report in 2020 estimated that one in every 10 vehicles globally will be self-driving by 2030. Driverless cars come with several benefits, including...