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 replacing a wired assembly with a flex circuit. Flex designs are

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 pla

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 printed circuit board that functions as

Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, or traces, etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. It is also referred to as printed wiring board (PWB) or etched wi

Printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers, also referred to as PCB vendors, are an indispensable element to many electronic manufacturing businesses.  As such, switching PCB suppliers can feel like a risky move, potentially resulting in financial and operational set backs.  After all, why

Medical electronic assemblies have unique requirements that set them apart from other types of electronic devices, such as consumer electronic products. Often, thermal management issues must be anticipated in the design, and assemblers must conform to certain quality standards such as