Single-Sided vs. Double-Sided vs. Multilayer PCBs When you read information about PCBs, you may see the terms “single-sided,” “double-sided” and “multilayer” used often. The circuit board industry uses these cat Read More
Benefits of Multilayer PCBs PCBs power many industries and devices in our society. As our technology develops, so does our need for different types of PCBs. As you choose between a single layer and multilayer PCB, the options Read More
What Are Copper-Filled Vias? Printed circuit boards would not function without vias, the conduits that transfer signals between PCB layers. During PCB production, the manufacturer adds a layer of copper to the board substrat Read More
How to Audit a PCB Supplier Before choosing a PCB supplier, companies should make time to audit their options. This information-gathering process will help you stay on top of the competition and offer a quality end product. D Read More
Outgassing on a Printed Circuit Board Outgassing, also known as offgassing, results in defects during production and use. While unavoidable in certain applications, outgassing must be prevented or mitigated to ensure a functional final Read More
PCB Ionic Contamination Testing PCB Ionic Contamination Approximately 15% of PCBA failures occur due to contamination. Ionic contamination can cause multiple issues that lead to defective PCBs. Testing the bare board for ionic c Read More
PCB Materials and Design for High Voltage When creating a PCB for high voltage DC bias, standards and precautions become much more stringent. High voltage PCB materials and design for arc prevention ensure the final product is safe and fun Read More
Interconnect Defects (ICDs) What you need to know about Interconnect Defects (ICDs) Inner-layer separation, or interconnect defects (ICDs), can lead to circuit failure in PCBs. To create a fully functional PCB, a manufacture Read More
Environmental Impact of Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Printed circuit boards, semiconductors and other types of electronics have more advanced technology than ever. However, with increasing complexity in product design comes a wider range of materials Read More
