The Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) are widely used in various equipment across industries such as automobile, telecommunication, aerospace, military, healthcare, etc. Therefore, the PCBs are manufactured and supplied based on the purpose of various applications. These printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be distinguished based on various parameters. This two-part post provides insights on different types
COVID-19 is big news since December 2019. It can be rightly said that the disease has affected countries, people, and businesses across the globe. The disease has already affected several businesses, and there is a lot of uncertainty around. Many small- and mid-sized businesses across industries are struggling to sustain their business operations. Amid all
PCB manufacturing capabilities of a player comprise several factors such as the choice of materials they offer, maximum number of possible layers, complexity of the design, number of components that can be mounted and the method adopted for the same, drilling size upper and lower limits, pad sizes, tolerances, thickness and weight of the board,
Over the years, safety of people and the environment has emerged as a priority for original electronic manufacturers across the world. Several restriction directives have been enacted by the governments across the world. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances or RoHS is a prominent directive enacted by the European Union countries to restrict the use of
Christmas and New Year is almost here and there is a magic in the air. Everyone is engaging in a fervor of jolly season. As the year 2019 is nearing to end, the team at Rigiflex Technology would like to wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2020. We believe that this is
Rigid-flex circuit boards feature both rigid and flexible components, hence the name. These hybrid printed circuit boards are widely used across various industries because they combine the best of both— rigid and flexible circuit boards. Although they have become an integral component of various electronics, their fabrication involves several complex steps. Do you want to
RF and Microwave PCBs have been around for several years and are most commonly used in the electronics industry. They are immensely popular and designed to operate on signals in the megahertz to gigahertz frequency ranges. When it comes to networking and communication applications, these PCBs are ideal. There are many reasons why PCB manufacturers
It’s a holiday season again which brings us days filled with abundance happiness and joy. With the warmth of this festive season, we, at Rigiflex would like to share our wishes and thankfulness to one and all who helped us better our business this year. Thanks for the trust you laid on us and support
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) have become an integral part of the technology today. Since their first use, the demand for these circuit boards have only increased. Today, you cannot imagine technology without a PCB. The printed circuit board market has skyrocketed over the years, and it has no intention of slowing down in the future
The surface finishes are important for a printed circuit board because they protect the board from oxidation. Along with making the boards resistant to corrosion, the surface finishes also help enhance the look of the PCBs. Different finishes have their own pros, cons, and uses. Are you intrigued to know these different types of finish
The demand for electronics and electronic products has been increasing unceasingly for quite some years. The graph of demand is consistently on rise as newer technologies are being introduced. This demand is driving the scope of the electronics industry, and more particularly, the printed circuit boards (PCBs). The copper layer present on the circuit boards,
The medical field is not the same as before. The advancement in technology has drastically revolutionized the industry. The change is more obvious in the electronic diagnostic, research and treatment systems and tools. Several sophisticated electronic devices/instruments are being launched day by day to ease various medical procedures. This growth is largely benefiting the PCB
The demand for high-grade PCBs is on the rise for various applications in the aerospace industry. The industry needs PCBs of several configurations that are manufactured using varied materials and composites. However, considering the challenging nature of the industry, PCBs are assembled using extra durable materials. This is done to withstand extreme environmental conditions and
Be it any industry, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are making their presence felt in almost every application. The networking and communication applications are not an exception to this. These circuit boards help in making the communication, a hassle-free task. In these applications, printed circuit boards can be manufactured from different materials. What are these materials?
Today, the demand for RoHS compliant PCBs has grown. In the previous post, you might have got a basic idea on these PCBs. In this installment, we will discuss a few important questions on these PCBs. Some Important Questions on the RoHS PCBs Answered Which is the best RoHS compliant surface finish? The answers may
Technology and quality are the two key factors that drive the success of any industry. For the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, these are extremely important factors that decide the fate of a supplier or manufacturer. One such technology that has been preferred by most PCB manufacturers is the direct imaging (DI) technology developed by
Electronics and electrical product industry is one of the main causes of environmental pollution. Thus, these industries are governed by several regulations imposed by governments in various countries. RoHS is one such compliance, which impacts the electrical and electronic industries. What is the compliance? How does it control the electronic industry? This post aims to
Printed circuit boards are not new. They have come a long way, and have seen several developments. Today, different types of printed circuit boards (PCBs) are used, depending upon the application requirements. Different types of materials are used for manufacturing these various types of PCBs, so that they match the exact requirements and capabilities of
Different materials are used for manufacturing printed circuit boards (PCBs). The type of the material varies, based on the application for which the PCBs are to be used. Each material has its own properties, beneficial features, pros, cons, and capabilities, which determine their compatibility with the applications. Among the many materials that are used today,
With the holiday season fast approaching, the Rigiflex family wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This time we wish the happiness of the season to shed faith, hope and fill your hearts with love. It was one great year for us at Rigiflex and it would never have been possible without the
There are a number of steps involved in the manufacturing of a printed circuit board (PCB). Out these several steps, selection of material for the PCB goes a long way in deciding its performance, as well as its scope application. The base material of a PCB, is therefore very important. Different types of base materials
From toys to wireless devices to advanced computers and industrial detector systems, printed circuit boards (PCB) are used everywhere. This means almost every electronic device that we use today features printed circuit board. If the printed circuit stops working, the entire circuit would stop working. In such case, OEM may incur severe losses due to
There are a number of processes and steps involved in the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing process. Out of these several steps, the inspection stage of the manufacturing process is very important and crucial. One cannot afford to ship a manufactured PCB without proper inspection and testing. PCB inspection is carried out immediately after a
Surface finishing refer to coating applied between the component and bare board PCB. Immersion gold PCBs and gold plated PCBs are two popular types of PCB lashed with surface finishing. Gold plating process refers to depositing a thin layer of gold over the copper surface to prevent it from oxidation. Immersion gold plating is a
Two layer PCBs are the types of multilayer metal core PCBs, which are quite different from single layer PCBs due to their design. Many times, two layer PCBs are always confused with double sided more core PCBs. However, there is a vast difference between the two. This post discusses two layer PCBs, their capabilities, and