Introduction Designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) involves a number of key steps and stages to transform circuit requirements into a physical board layout ready for fabrication and assembly. This comprehensive guide will walk through the complete PCB design process from concept to completion. By the end, you’ll have a clear […]

Introduction A PCB or printed circuit board assembly refers to the complete assembled PCB after all components have been soldered onto the bare PCB. This guide will provide a full overview of PCB assemblies including their purpose, components, design considerations, manufacturing process, testing requirements and applications across different industries. We’ll […]

Introduction Printed circuit board (PCB) design is a complex process that requires sophisticated software tools. With a wide range of solutions available, from free to enterprise-level, selecting the right PCB design software can be a challenge. This comprehensive guide examines the top options on the market based on features, capabilities, […]

Introduction Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are an essential component of most modern electronic devices. A PCB serves as the physical foundation on which microchips, resistors, capacitors and other electronic components are mounted. The manufacturing process for PCBs involves many steps and techniques to transform raw materials into a functional board. […]

Introduction Printed circuit boards (PCBs) form the core of all modern electronic devices. With some basic understanding of electronics and PCB design software, anyone can design their own PCBs. This allows inventors, hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts to create customized circuit boards for prototype development, small batch production or simply for […]

Introduction A printed circuit board (PCB) is a thin board made of fiberglass or other insulating materials that houses the components and interconnects of an electronic circuit. PCBs provide the mechanical structure to mount and electronically connect electronic components using conductive pathways or traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto […]

Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) offer many advantages over traditional rigid PCBs. They can bend and flex to fit into tight spaces, move dynamically in products, and improve reliability in high-vibration environments. However, flex PCBs require some unique design considerations. Follow these key tips when creating your flex PCB […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuits, also known as flex circuits, are made from flexible polymer substrates that allow them to bend and flex. They are commonly used in electronics applications where flexibility is required, like wearables, medical devices, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. The materials and layer stack-up used in a […]

Introduction Flexible printed circuits (FPCs) are widely used in modern electronics due to their ability to bend and flex to fit constrained spaces. Proper stack-up design and analysis is critical for FPCs to ensure reliable performance under bending and dynamic stress. This article provides an overview of key considerations and […]

Introduction Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in nearly all modern electronics. As electronic devices become more complex and packed with features, PCBs must increase in layer count to accommodate all the necessary interconnections and circuitry. One of the most common high layer count PCBs is the 6 layer […]