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Today, PCBs are an integral part of electronic circuits. These circuit boards need to survive the rigors of different operational environments. Hence, these circuit boards are coated with surface finishes of various types. There is a copper layer on a PCB which oxidizes, when it comes in contact with air. This reduces the soldering quality.
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
Double sided more core PCB’s (MCPCBs) are prominent features of high technology applications. These PCBs are gaining popularity over single layer PCBs due to various advantages that they offer. It is quite obvious for you to ask how they differ from single layer or double layer PCBs. What advantages do they offer? What are the
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are always coated with finishes. It forms a layer between a bare PCB and the components mounted on it. Adding a finish ensures good solderability and also protects the copper circuitry from getting exposed. There are different types of finishes such as immersion Silver, immersion Gold, HASL (Hot Air Solder Leveling),
Aluminum Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are among the most widely and commonly used circuit boards. These PCBs use standard FR-4 as insulating component and aluminum core as their base material. One of the most beneficial properties of aluminum PCBs is that they consist of a thermal clad layer, which helps in heat dissipation. This helps
Double-sided flexible circuits are one of the most common types of flexible circuits, and are used in many modern day electronic applications. With the demand to incorporate more components on a single circuit, and increasing power handling capabilities, these double sided flexible circuit boards are in demand. Read the post below to understand how these
Every year, digital printed circuit boards are becoming popular in an increasing number of applications. Signal converters and microprocessors are able to perform numerous operations every second, because of the digital circuits. How? This is possible due to the high-speed operation provided by these circuits. However, if you want these circuits to perform efficiently, proper
Multilayer flex printed circuit boards are manufactured by combining single and/or double sided circuits. These combined circuits are then interconnected by plated through holes. With the help of this technology, it becomes easier to achieve high density interconnections. These interconnections are important for applications, in which one or more layers of conductor are not able
Aluminum Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are a type of Metal Core PCBs (MCPCBs) that are well-known for their heat dissipation properties. The heat dissipation is conducted through a thin layer of thermally conductive dielectric material. These circuit boards are also referred as Aluminum base PCBs or Aluminum Clad PCBs. These types of PCBs are not
High frequency printed circuit boards are used to transmit electromagnetic waves in the frequency of GHz with minimal loses. Hence, printed circuit board with some specific characteristics are used to transmit these electromagnetic waves. Several parameters are taken into consideration while designing a PCB for high frequency applications. This post discusses these factors, as well
Heavy Copper PCBs are printed circuit boards featuring copper conductors 3 oz/ft2 – 10 oz/ft2 in inner or outer layers. These printed circuit boards are valued immensely, due to their thermal management capabilities. When heavier copper is electroplated to the PCB, it ensures high reliability and efficient power distribution. This post discusses heavy copper PCBs
Electronics technology has made many advances in the last few decades. One of the advancements has been the reduction in the sizes of computers, cell phones, and video cameras. High Density Circuit (HDI) Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the reason behind this advancement. How does HDI technology contribute to the performance and popularity of these
Metal core PCBs, also known as MPCBs, are very popular, and they are chosen over the regular FR4 PCBs due to certain unique benefits that they offer. In the last post, we have broadly described these PCBs, their advantages, types, and applications. Single layer PCBs are one of the most popular types of metal core
Today, flexible circuits are gaining priority over traditional printed circuit boards. These circuit offer significant benefits of space-saver designs, weight, and cost savings over PCBs. Also, these circuits have the potential to reduce the use of wiring by 75%, and costs of electrical interconnections by 70%. All these benefits make them appropriate for medical devices,
As an integral part of electronic circuits, the importance of printed circuit boards has grown immensely. There are various criteria to select them for a project. However, selection on the basis of surface finish is gaining popularity. The surface finish is a coating done on the outermost layer of the PCB. The surface finish performs
PCB manufacturing comprises a variety of processes to produce different types of circuit boards. One of the popular board options provided by most PCB suppliers is multilayer PCBs. The entire manufacturing and assembly processes for these PCB types is extremely interesting. Customers can even learn how to reduce costs by understanding more about multilayer PCB
Flexible circuits are known for their versatility. They can be folded, bent, and twisted into a variety of configurations. The success of a flex circuit is understanding that the design rules are different from a rigid circuit. The designers and engineers have to keep certain points in mind when creating a flex PCB to ensure
The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is the core of any electronic product, contributing to its function and performance. The PCB helps connect ICs with other electronic components within a product. For these reasons, immense importance is given the PCB design process. PCB design is a specialized skill that demands knowledge and attention to detail. This
Metal Core PCBS, also known as MCPCBs, Insulated Metallic Substrates (IMS), or thermal PCBS are one of the most popular PCBs in use today. These PCBs find applications in various industrial electronic equipment. You may ask how these PCBs are different from the regular PCBs. How they are advantageous over the standard CEM3 or FR4
Single-sided flexible Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) provide a variety of benefits when used in a package, or as a part of a system. These PCBs have been around since the 1950s, and are still popular the market. This post explores the reasons for their continual acclaim. Basic Structure of Single Sided Flexible Circuits A single
The continual evolution of technology has resulted in faster, and more powerful electronic equipment. These can include LED lights, AV systems, power regulators, and industrial transistors. Such varied applications require a specialized PCB that can help manage power, and ensure product stability. Printed circuit board manufacturers provide the solution with metal core PCBs. What are
In the previous post, we discussed the various types of Rogers and Arlon materials used by Rigiflex Technology to manufacture printed circuit boards, and printed wiring boards. This post is a continuation, elaborating on the materials created by DuPont and Isola. A Look at Rigiflex’s PCB Manufacturing Materials Rigiflex utilizes four materials created by DuPont,
Rigiflex Technology is a leading Printed Circuit Board manufacturer, producing different types of flex, rigid, and rigid-flex PCBs. The organization specializes in creating custom PCB prototypes and complete products for industrial customers. We at Rigiflex have been able to create a niche in the PCB and PWB (Printed Wiring Boards) industry, by utilizing branded materials,
The key to successful manufacturing of printed circuit board designs is consistency. This can be achieved by ensuring that all the guidelines related to edge and array processing are met. PCB technician trainees and designers are required to know these guidelines, as well as panelization methods. In this post, we shall focus on panelization, its
High Density Interconnectors (abbreviated as HDI) is the new age PCB with a higher wiring density than standard PCBs. These boards are characterized by buried/blind vias and microvias .006 diameter, high performance thin materials, and fine lines. Today, these HDI PCBs are used in various industrial applications that demand perfect circuit board operation. This post