PCB Design with Augmented and Virtual Reality Systems
Contrary to popular belief, there is much more than playing video games with technologies like virtual, augmented, and mixed reality systems. According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, these technologies are now revolutionizing many industries, especially in the manufacturing world. Here is a brief recapitulation of what these technologies mean: VR or Virtual Reality — Provides […]
Learn MoreDesigning PCBs for Renewable Energy Systems
Printed circuit boards or PCBs are an essential part of any electronic equipment. With the prolific increase in the use of electronic devices in everyday life, PCBs now occupy a very important role in the control of environmental factors. For instance, each PCB contains many electronic components, metal tracks, solder, and several types of substrate […]
Learn MorePCB Design for Quantum Computers
Electronics has given us many types of computers. Starting from huge supercomputers, we have seen desktop computers, personal computers, handheld minicomputers, smartphones, palm-sized computers, and even chip-sized microcomputers. These computers commonly use electronic devices for functioning. According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, there is another type of computer, and it does not use any type […]
Learn MoreRole of PCBs in Electric Vehicles
As vehicles transition from being driven by mechanical power to being driven by electrical power, the electrical systems necessary for the vehicles bring several new challenges to manufacturers. Among them, the printed circuit board or the PCB is a critical component. According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, on the PCB level, few of the challenges […]
Learn MorePCBs for the Internet of Things
The electronic industry also knows the Internet of Things or IoT as the fourth industrial revolution. According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, since the beginning of the digital era, IoT has grown into one of the most significant movements. So much so that users feel its effects more deeply, not only within the frameworks of […]
Learn MoreHow a Heat Sink PCB Works
Regular printed circuit boards have a limited capacity for dissipating the heat that a hot component is generating when in operation. This is because the board typically has only thin and narrow copper tracks. Even when there are regions with large copper lands on the top surface, the mass of copper is not adequate to […]
Learn MoreSix Popular Copper Clad Laminates
According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, each Printed Circuit Board or PCB has its own requirements and specifications. Their usage conditions guide product development engineers in selecting the best options for PCBs. The PCB industry divides copper clad laminates into various categories, such as: Mechanical Rigidity—There are rigid copper clad laminates and flexible copper clad […]
Learn MoreAvoiding Fractured Traces in Flexible Circuit Boards
Although some customers believe otherwise, PCB Trace suggests that flex circuits are not indestructible. As with any product containing a metal part that is handled or bent beyond its mechanical capabilities, it is likely to break. Primarily, there are three main causes that lead to fractures or cracks in flex circuits, and we will review […]
Learn MoreComparing Wave Soldering and Reflow Soldering
Soldering is one of the major processes of the printed circuit board assembly. So far, soldering is the only reliable way to attach electronic components to the board without them falling off. In fact, the very existence of printed circuit boards hinges on the process of soldering. Typically, industries use two major types of soldering […]
Learn MoreAll About ENIG and ENEPIG PCB Surface Finishes
PCB Trace Technologies Inc makes PCB surface finishes in different types. This is a crucial aspect in PCB manufacturing, as it prevents the exposed copper from becoming oxidized. Surface finish is crucial, as it enables a proper connection between the copper pad and the component over it. Apart from complying with some standard in the […]
Learn MoreAll About OSP Surface Finish
PCB Trace Technologies Inc offers many types of surface finishes for the PCBs we manufacture. These include HASL or Hot Air Solder Leveling, ENIG or Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold, OSP or Organic Solderability Preservative, ENEPIG or Electroless Nickel Electroless Palladium Immersion Gold, Immersion Tin, and Immersion Silver. Conductivity of the surface on the copper pad […]
Learn MoreSerial Number on PCB Circuit Boards
Printed circuit boards flow from the bare board state through screen printing, component population, automated optical inspection, and finally through the soldering oven. Each of the above steps adds value to the board. According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, it is necessary to establish traceability of the quality data to repair or replace an electronic […]
Learn MoreKey Questions to Ask a PCB Manufacturer
Before finalizing a future printed circuit boards supplier, a lot of reviews and screening are necessary from the customer’s side. PCB Trace Technologies Inc recommends never rushing to choose a PCB manufacturing and assembly service without adequate screening by the customer. When screening, it is necessary to ask them key questions. This will not only […]
Learn MorePlated Through Holes in PCBs
Contrary to popular belief and although not very obvious, most printed circuit boards are actually full of holes. Designers and manufacturers require holes in PCBs for many purposes, with some of them necessary for mounting mechanical components, others for fixing the board in its enclosure, while still others necessary while mounting the board of machines […]
Learn MoreUsing Dry Film Solder Masks
Solder mask or solder resist is the thin polymer coating of protective layer on a printed circuit board. It insulates the bare copper traces on the board against accidental shorts, protects against oxidation, and prevents the formation of solder bridges between closed spaced pads. Professional PCB manufacturers like PCB Trace Technologies Inc are very meticulous […]
Learn MoreWhat are 3-D Printed PCBs
For those in urgent need of printed circuit boards for prototypes and other purposes, PCB Trace Technologies Inc suggests 3-D printed boards. It is much faster to make 3-D printed circuit boards compared to methods using traditional technologies. 3-D printing is more versatile, and produces significant cost savings while being able to produce more complex […]
Learn MoreAll About Flex PCBs for LED Strips
According to PCB Trace, the electronic industry classifies printed circuit boards as different types that include single-, double-, and multi-layer boards of rigid, flexible, rigid-flex PCBs, and metal clad PCBs. For instance, flex PCBs for creating soft light strips are very common. LED light strips are a popular decorative feature that has benefited from technological […]
Learn MoreSoldering Techniques in PCB Assembly
PCB Trace fabricates and assembles various types of printed circuit boards. Depending on the board technology under use, we select the most optimal method of soldering technology. The primary aim of soldering is to anchor the electronic components on the board. Anchoring the components to the board by soldering serves two purposes. One, fixing each […]
Learn MoreGuide to Metal Core PCBs
Among the several types of printed circuit boards that PCB Trace makes for the electronics industry, is the MCPCB or metal core PCB. These are special types of boards formulated from various metals. The type of metal the board uses depends on its application, and this makes them very popular for various industrial uses. As […]
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