According to Circuit Digest and Printed Circuit Board Basics for Dummies, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is a device that provides a surface for mounting electronic components and electrical interconnections. All the electrical and electronic components are connected together on one co
For those not familiar with printed circuit boards and how they’re made, there’s a common misconception that all PCBs are green. However, that actually is not the case. Printed circuit boards come in a variety of colors, and there are reasons why these different colors exist. Learn mo
If you are just learning about printed circuit boards and what to look for in a PCB manufacturer, then you have most likely seen that there are several options out there. Here is some insight on what exactly a PCB manufacturer takes care of so you can have some ammo to make the best d
Designing and Producing Your First PCB Prototypes A prototype PCB is an important aspect to the success of your final product because it allows you to perform tests for design and functionality, before taking a product to full production, so it makes sense that your first pcb prototyp
You’ve brainstormed, evaluated and analyzed your ideas and designed a fantastic new innovative product. You’re ready to make the leap and take your design to the development and production phase of your actual product. Now you have the task of finding a PCB manufacturer to
Learn about the benefits of using flexible circuit boards. Reduction of Size & Weight 1) Compared to regular circuit boards, flexible circuit boards can be packaged, folded & placed in more compact devices such as a camera. 2) It can even allow you to save more space by replac
Tip #1) Antipad and thermal clearances Antipads should be 0.010 to 0.020″ larger than outer layer pads. For thermal pads, the moat should be a minimum of 0.012 ( favored 0.015) and pads should be equal to or larger than outer layer pads. Clearances for solder masks around non pl
Finding the right PCB Manufacturer can be a bit overwhelming. With the market saturated with many PCB manufacturers and pricing varying significantly, you may be wondering if you have chosen the right company to produce your PCBs, either prototypes or high volume production. We have c
Before sending your PCB design to have printed into prototypes, production and then assembled, there are a few ways to help keep your PCB assembly costs down. At OnBoard Circuits, our goal is to produce high quality printed circuit boards at the lowest cost to you. Below are 8 PCB des
If you are new to the PCB industry, you may come across the term “Burn-in Board” and may be wondering what it is. This blog post is dedicated to answering that exact question. So what exactly is a burn-in board? A burn-in board is a PCB that functions as a jig in the burn-