If you’re working on electronics or dealing with any kind of circuit board assembly, you may have heard the term “FR4.” But what exactly is it, and why does it matter so much? In thi[...]
How to Recognise and Understand Circuit Board Components
If you’ve ever opened up a remote, a toy, or even a laptop, you’ve probably seen a green or blue board with lots of tiny parts on it. That’s a circuit board. And all those little parts? They each have[...]
Semi-Flex Circuit Boards: The Future of Flexible Electronics
When most people think about electronics, they picture flat, rigid circuit boards inside phones, TVs, and computers. But did you know there’s a type of circuit board that can bend without breaking? It[...]
Optimising Your PCB Design for Via Current Handling: A Simple Guide
When building a printed circuit board (PCB), you may focus a lot on trace width or component layout. But have you ever thought about how much current your vias can carry? Vias are tiny holes with copp[...]
Selective Coating Improves PCB Reliability: What You Need to Know
When you build electronic devices, one thing matters a lot—reliability. Your circuits must work in all kinds of environments. That’s where selective PCB coating comes in. It protects your printed circ[...]
How Surface Mount Technology Changed PCB Design Forever
Change is the only constant in technology and electronics. There are many remarkable advancements in the design of printed circuit boards (PCBs); one of them is Surface Mount Technology (SMT). SMT cha[...]
How to Accurately Calculate PCB Trace Width
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the backbone of nearly all modern electronic devices. One of the key components of a PCB is its traces, which are the electrical paths that connect the various compon[...]
The Best Checklist for Choosing a Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
Choosing the right PCB manufacturer can make or break your project. If you want to avoid delays, low-quality boards, or costly mistakes, start with the right partner. This checklist will guide you ste[...]
A Complete Guide to Standard PCB Panel Sizes and Board Dimensions
Want to save money and reduce errors during manufacturing? Start by getting your PCB panel size right. Standard PCB panel sizes help reduce waste, lower fabrication costs, and simplify the production [...]
The Importance of PCB Functional Testing and Quality Assurance for Reliability
When you build or buy a printed circuit board (PCB), you want it to work the first time. Whether it is going into a phone, a car, or an industrial machine, your PCB must be reliable. This is why PCB f[...]