How to Measure Solder Mask Thickness The solder mask is an essential element in printed circuit board manufacturing. Without a quality solder mask, most printed circuit boards wouldn’t last very long. There are several elements that Read More
Halogen-Free PCB While researching various types of printed circuit boards for your industry applications, you may have come across a mention of the halogen-free PCB and wonder if it is right for you. What is a hal Read More
PCB Panelization Guidelines Jump to: Panelization Methods Design Considerations for Tab Routing Panelization Instructions for Breaking Out PCB Boards V-Score vs. Tab Routing PCB Panels Choose MCL for Your Panelizatio Read More
Common Flex PCB Issues Flexible PCBs are a tremendous innovation in the world of printed circuit boards. Rather than having to adhere to a rigid structure, these printed circuit boards can be bent, shaped and twisted as Read More
7 Ways to Reduce Your PCB Cost How Can I Reduce the Cost of a Printed Circuit Board? Reducing the cost of printed circuit boards is really about keeping things simple and effective, designed to achieve your goals and your needs Read More
Guide to Pad Lift Issues on a PCB What Is Pad Lifting on a Circuit Board? The pads on your printed circuit board are there so component pins can make connections to the copper plate. However, if you have lifted pads, the pins may n Read More
FR4: When Can You Use It and When Can You Not Jump To: What Is FR4 Substrate Material? How Is FR-4 Used in PCBs? How to Select FR4 Thickness When to Use FR4 Temperature Management Making the Choice: FR4 vs High-Frequency Laminate Most Read More
Most Common Gerber Files Problems & Solutions Printed circuit boards are a crucial element for a wide variety of businesses, especially now in the digital age, when electronic technology is so important to many different fields. There is a sig Read More
How to Recycle Printed Circuit Boards There was a time when corporations paid little attention to the waste produced by creating their products. Today, however, we understand much more about the impact industrial waste has on the envir Read More
