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 …
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Time & Money Saving Design Rules: Insights from a Fabricator
As a PCB fabricator we’re frequently asked, “What are your basic design rules?” Typically what designers are looking for are some guidelines to follow when designing a PCB layout, though this could mean a variety of things. Over the years …
Read MoreUnderstanding Controlled Impedance: Measurement Techniques
One of the most common examples of controlled impedance is the cable that connects the antenna to your television. That cable may be a coaxial cable consisting of a round, inner conductor, separated from the outer cylindrical conductor commonly called …
Read MoreCost Determining Factors When Quoting PCBs
Customers and/or buyers who are relatively new to the printed circuit board (PCB) industry may sometimes be confused as to how a particular project is priced by the fabricator. In this post we’ll demystify the factors used by fabricators to …
Read MoreSurface Finish Characteristics & Applications for Printed Circuit Boards
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 …
Read MoreDesign Considerations with Heavy Copper
Minimum line width is one of the first questions asked of a PCB manufacturer’s capabilities, but the answer rarely includes “depending on copper weight.” To simplify your design process and avoid problems at the time of manufacturing, we will demonstrate …
Read MoreIntroduction to Drilling and Vias
It wasn’t that long ago a printed circuit board was drilled using a simple drill press. The operator had to manually move the panel to the correct x and y coordinate and then pull the lever to drill an individual …
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