Avoiding 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 […]
Learn MoreWhat are Solder Mask Defined Pads
PCB Trace makes various types of printed circuit boards, ranging from single- to double- and multi-layered boards. With most designs of electronic equipment reducing in form, the use of smaller and finer-pitched components has increased substantially. PCB thickness is reducing, and soldering pads on PCBs are reducing in size to keep up with the smaller […]
Learn MoreFlow of Manufacturing Processes in Surface Mounting Technology
In the manufacturing process of electronic circuits, “surface mounting” is an important process for attaching electronic components to printed circuit boards. In this article, we are going to read how the surface mount manufacturing process works. What is surface mounting? Surface mounting is a typical method of attaching components to a printed circuit board. In the past, […]
Learn MoreCircuit Board Vs. Semiconductors
PCB Trace Technologies Inc makes high quality PCBs or printed circuit boards for the electronics industry. In common parlance, the industry also calls these circuit boards. To make the circuit boards function the way they are intended to, the boards require mounting components on them. These components can be passive and/or active. Component manufacturers typically […]
Learn MoreThe Future of Electric Cars – Why PCBs Matter?
The development and manufacture of vehicles has always needed some printed circuit boards or PCBs. According to PCB Trace, with the advent of electric vehicles, the role that PCBs play has increased tremendously, especially for the advancement of the technology in electric cars. A core part of the automotive industry requires the use of PCBs, […]
Learn MoreHow are Advanced PCBs Different from Standard PCBs
Printed circuit boards or PCBs use electroplated through-holes and heat and flame-resistant high dimensional stability substrates for various electrical and electronic products. With the advancement of semiconductor technology, components are getting physically smaller, and the demand for compact products with higher functionality is also on the rise. According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, there is […]
Learn MoreAdvantages of Using IPC Standards for PCBs
PCB Trace offers some guidelines for PCB assembly standards to follow for ensuring a successful project. We also reveal some benefits for assemblers from using the IPC standards. IPC or the Institute for Printed Circuits is also known as the Association Connecting Electronics Industries. This non-profit organization develops or publishes standards for guiding the procurement […]
Learn MoreImproving Flex PCB Flexibility
According to PCB Trace Technologies Inc, flexibility is a major critical element in the design of flexible circuits. Flexibility is the primary reason users look for in flexible circuits. This may be an application involving one-time bending, or the application may require the circuit to bend in infinite cycles. To conform to these requirements, the […]
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