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Barebones and Golden Gate Special Requirements

June 27, 2024
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Requirements for Golden Gate Special: ( Panel: 18”x24” with usable space equal to 16½” x 22½”. As many boards as each panel can yield. Max. 20 panels. The silkscreen layer: white. Production time: 5 days. ) Layers: 1 or 2 Thickness (mils): 31 or 40 or 47 …

Navigating Instant DFM

June 5, 2024
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Instant DFM is a revolutionary tool that makes quoting Printed Circuit Boards easier and quicker. Our automated quoting service helps quote PCBs quicker than ever before. Here are the steps to receiving a quote for your PCB. You will also …

April 16, 2024
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You are looking for a suitable printed circuit board (PCB) assembly service for your business. But with numerous options available in the market, how do you pinpoint the right one? This post is your ultimate guide. We will discuss the …

How to Evaluate and Select the Best Quick Turn PCB Manufacturer

March 19, 2024
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Finding the best quick-turn PCB manufacturer can be challenging, especially with today’s numerous options. In today’s competitive business world, the quality of your printed circuit boards (PCBs) can make or break your success. Keep reading to learn the factors you …

The Impact of Quick Turn PCB Assembly on Time-to-Market for Electronics Products

October 23, 2023
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Time-to-market is crucial for the success of any electronics product. Companies strive to bring their products to market faster while maintaining high quality and reliability. One way to achieve this is through quick-turn PCB assembly. Here are various benefits of …

Custom circuit boards could be the best solution for your application

July 12, 2022
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A custom circuit board can be found in highly specialized electronic devices. Traditionally, many circuit boards were based on the same model, in part because bespoke custom builds were prohibitively expensive. In more recent years however, due to rapid progression …

How to choose a PCB Prototype Manufacturer for your electronic device

June 23, 2022
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Choosing a Suitable PCB Prototype Manufacturer for Your Electronic Device Prototyping is a key stage in every major industry, and electronic devices are certainly no exception. An effective prototype can actually help speed-up production development and reduce costs. Read on …

Surface Finish Characteristics & Applications for Printed Circuit Boards

October 31, 2020
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Surface Finish Considerations The PCB Surface Finish you select may be the most important material decision you make for your electronic assembly. The Surface Finish you select will influence the cost, manufacturability, quality, and reliability of the final product. Just …

10 Tips to Ensure PCB Assembly Success

June 30, 2020
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As a bare printed circuit board manufacturer, we’ve written extensively on topics related to ensuring that the PCB fabrication process goes smoothly. But what about the PCB assembly process? What steps should be taken to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective outcome?

ENIG or HASL? A Guide to Surface Finish Comparisons

April 30, 2020
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If you’ve ever had a circuit board professionally manufactured, you have likely been asked your choice between HASL and ENIG surface finishes. From solderability to cost, these two finishes can’t possibly be more different. While some engineers have a tried and true favorite, you may be left...

Tips for Working with PCB Assembly Houses

February 28, 2020
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You’ve prototyped a circuit board and you want to bring it to market. What’s next? Well, aside from choosing a high quality manufacturer to fabricate your PCB, you'll also need to select a vendor to assemble the components to the board. While choosing the an assembly house may seem daunting, we'll share a few tips to make sure your next project goes smoothly.

Solder Paste Stencil Basics

April 30, 2018
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Solder Paste Stencils In the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and manufacturing electronics world, solder paste stencils are not so different from the common stencils used to paint letters/numbers or draw shapes. Solder paste stencils are designed for a similar …