Itโs getting closer, but not there yet... By Greg Papandrew, DirectPCB co-founder QUOTING PRINTED CIRCUIT boards โ especially for high-mix, low-to-medium volume requirements โ can be extremely time-consuming and, at...
The Evolution of PCB Manufacturing: From Hand-Drafted Designs to Automated Production Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of modern electronics. From smartphones and computers to automobiles and medical...
Want to know more about PCB sourcing decisions and strategies? Check out my SMTA training course, Successful PCB Purchasing 101. The course (free to SMTA members) is designed for...
The reciprocal tariff of 10% that was set to expire today, July 9th, has now been extended to August 1st. There are currently 3 types of tariffs in play:...
More and more of todayโs PCB designs require faster processing of information. That means the bare printed circuit board must have what is known asย controlled impedanceโthe elimination or minimizing...
First appeared in Circuits Assembly magazine… An in-person visit reveals unrealized potential. Itโs been almost two years since the authorsโ first visit to Thailand, which occurred just after Covid...
Over the weekend, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of exclusions in the Section 301 Tariffs. The exclusions that were previously scheduled to...
Engineering questions are the number one complaint most PCB buyers have about board manufacturers. And itโs true that we ask a lot of questions before we start building your...
The Unsung Hero of Modern Electronics: Understanding PCB Manufacturing In today’s technologically driven world, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of virtually every electronic device we use. From...