There are many manufacturers of printed circuit boards — so many that when you need to find one fast, it can be very easy to feel overwhelmed. How do you choose the right one for your project? Believe it or not, not all PCB manufacturers are created equal. Before you place your printed circuit board Read More…
When you chose to invest in your prototype printed circuit boards otherwise known as PCBs, you might wonder how your PCB assembly process is so precise. The PCB manufacturing process has changed greatly over the years, and it’s thanks to new technological innovations that have allowed circuit board manufacturers to innovate accurately and skillfully. Here’s Read More…
PCBs are in nearly every technological device we use today. Their primary functions are: 1. To electrically connect electronic components and 2. To provide mechanical support (e.i. the electronic components are permanently soldered to the board). PCBs are built in layers similarly to a lasagna. These layers are made of different materials in order to provide structure, Read More…
When you want to manufacture the best prototype circuit boards for your project or business, you may find yourself wondering which is better: a single-sided PCB or a double-sided PCB? You’re not alone. There are advantages to each, though both options inevitably serve the same function. Here are some of the most important facts and Read More…
Printed circuit boards don’t generally conjure thoughts regarding the foundational hardware of our technological existence. What is a circuit board? Once upon a time, computer microchips were anything but micro. Wires entangled all around, computers resembled an electrical jungle. Printed circuit boards hit the scene and changed the game. Taking away the physical wires, Read More…
Each and every single printed circuit board is created for a specific purpose, with a PCB layout that is tediously and specially crafted together with the board’s purpose in mind. One of the most important components of a prototype printed PCB is their base material. Usually, the base is made of a type of fiberglass Read More…
Also known as solder paste stencils or solder stencils, they are usually sheets of stainless steel (or polymer) with apertures. They are designed to deposit solder paste on printed circuit boards but they can also be used to deposit other materials like glue, flux or thermal grease onto a substrate. PCB Unlimited offers a great Read More…
