New product designs continue to get more compact, while the performance and the number of features that customers expect continue to increase. To the engineer, this means higher PCB circuit densities and less room on the PCB for just-in-case design, such as unallocated I/O, or 0 ohm resistor networks to allow for reconfiguration of the PCBs at PCB assembly [1]. Meanwhile, new product prototype cycles are also getting faster. 3D printed mechanical parts are available within hours, putting pressure on electrical engineers to work faster and get their PCB designs [2] right the first time. Even the fastest PCB fabrication, such ...
How Do You Select a Printed Circuit Board Thickness? Selecting the correct PC Board [1] thickness for your product requires balancing of three often competing aspects of the design: manufacturability, electrical performance and mechanical constraints. Modern PCB fabrication techniques at PNC give the PCB designer great flexibility in specifying the PCB lamination stack-up and gives them the option to design a PCB in a thickness other than the typical choices of .031”, 062” or .093”. Manufacturing considerations in selecting a PCB thickness To understand how to specify PCB thickness, it is important to understand how PCBs are fabricated. Most multilayer PCBS from 2 ...
There are many detailed factors involved when pursuing the right company for your electronic or PCB assembly [1] needs. These factors can be broken down into two distinct areas, customer communication and supplier contract review. Either the customer or the supplier cannot afford time lost if there is a misunderstanding or lack of data to efficiently and effectively produce a quality product on time. Time spent up front makes for a smooth and efficient transition through the quoting and manufacturing process. Customer communication A majority of communications for a request for quote, RFQ’s, in today’s industry are via email. The email needs ...
[1] PNC Inc. – Circuit Boards [2] Receives 2013 Best of Nutley Award Nutley Award Program Honors the Achievement NUTLEY April 24, 2013 — PNC Inc Circuit Boards has been selected for the 2013 Best of Nutley Award in the Electronics Equipment Parts & Supplies category by the Nutley Award Program. Each year, the Nutley Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Nutley area a ...