There are plenty of different kinds of circuit boards, but in general, there are three major types of printed PCB fabrication: single-sided, double-sided, and multi-layered. However, no matter the type, one thing is for sure and that is the need for SMT stencils. In the world of circuit board prototyping, an SMT stencil is needed Read More…
The world of prototype circuit boards can be pretty complex. If you are thinking about getting into the world of printed PCBs, then you should start small. One detail that is important for any engineer to know is the process of SMT stencil printing. Here we explain more. What is SMT? Simply put, SMT is Read More…
Circuit board prototyping can be found in many different applications and accessories. However, what you may not know is that these little boards have quite the history and dynamic manufacturing process. Here is everything a beginner needs to know about prototype printed circuit boards. Circuit board history The circuit boards we know today have been Read More…
There is a lot that goes into the building of electronics. Not only should an engineer make sure the circuit works properly, the layout of the printed circuit board prototypes is equally as important. The PCB layout is one of the most important factors to make sure an electronic device works, because if not a Read More…
Prototype printed circuit boards can be found in any type of electronic, from your mobile phone and television to your e-reader and computer. And as our electronics get smaller, our circuit board prototyping becomes smaller and more complex, too. Whether you realize it or not, your electronics will be completely useless if their printed circuit Read More…
In recent Terminator news, engineers at The University of California San Diego have invented a prototype printed circuit board technology that can repair itself after being damaged. For those that love the 1991 Sci-fi thriller Terminator 2, this may sound familiar. One of the robot villains, the shape-shifting T-1000, was practically invincible because he was Read More…
When building prototype circuit boards, engineers typically focus the majority of their attention on formatting the circuits to ensure the prototype PCB is functional at the end of fabrication. So this leaves the PCB layout itself to be neglected, which can cause reliability problems. Here are some PCB layout tips and tricks every designer needs Read More…
Not to be confused with printed electronics, prototype printed circuit boards connect electronic components using conductive tracks. They can be extremely versatile, but in order to incorporate them into your designs you’ll need to be grounded in the basics. To get started, here is everything a beginner must know about prototype PCBs. What are they Read More…
