People often confuse PCB manufacturing and assembly, but they are two different stages in the same PCB production workflow. The PCB manufacturing process creates a physical board, while the PCB assembly process adds and solders the components that make it work. Knowing the differences helps engineers and buyers manage costs, quality, and time. Partnering with … [Read more…]
If you are working on an RF or microwave PCB design, the materials you choose have a direct impact on signal loss, phase stability, thermal performance, and overall system reliability. Rogers RO4350B is one of the most widely used high-frequency laminates in telecommunications, radar, 5G, satellite and advanced wireless systems. This guide provides complete details … [Read more…]
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Many people continue to use devices with cracked screens because the phone is still on and apps are still open. The damage appears minor. The reality looks very different. A cracked screen creates a chain of risks that impacts performance, safety, data security and repair costs. If you understand these risks, you can protect your … [Read more…]
When it comes to wireless systems—WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular IoT, radar, GPS, or any RF module—the performance of the radio frequency PCB (RF PCB) directly determines signal integrity, radiation efficiency, and product stability. A radio frequency PCB operates in high-frequency environments where small layout changes may shift impedance, weaken gain, or create unwanted noise. Because of … [Read more…]
PCB prototypes are at the heart of modern electronic product development. This is the first physical evidence that a circuit design actually works outside of a screen or simulation. Engineers use it to test performance, find weak points, and make adjustments before full production begins. On the one hand, they turn ideas into reality – … [Read more…]
How to design a power bank PCB? This blog is mainly about working principle, circuit diagram, design guide, production and assembly process for power bank circuit board. Are you struggling with these questions? What to do when design verification requires repeated modifications, causing delays in time to market? How to balance cost and performance when … [Read more…]
Turn-key PCB assembly, simply put, is a full-service PCB manufacturing approach where one provider handles every step of the PCB production process – from component procurement to testing the finished board. This arrangement, typically managed by a contract electronics manufacturer like Altimex, saves businesses the trouble of coordinating multiple suppliers. This is an efficient model … [Read more…]
fmc connector pcb layout is an important cornerstone of modern FPGA-based systems, bridging the gap between the FPGA mezzanine card (FMC) and the carrier board with precision. When signal speeds reach the multi-gigabit range (up to 10Gbit/s per VITA 57 standard), poor layout decisions can fail FMC connector signal integrity and causes electromagnetic interference (EMI) … [Read more…]
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the foundation of modern electronics, silently connecting the parts that power every device. Understanding how PCBs work is an important part of any electronics manufacturing guide, as each component contributes to stability, performance, and functionality. Although circuit designs vary depending on the application, most printed circuit boards have the same … [Read more…]