All About Materials for HDI PCBs
Manufacturing HDI PCBs requires a variety of materials. They are necessary to create a layer stackup, etch the unwanted copper, apply a solder mask, apply a surface finish, and print the [...]
Manufacturing HDI PCBs requires a variety of materials. They are necessary to create a layer stackup, etch the unwanted copper, apply a solder mask, apply a surface finish, and print the [...]
Designers can pack an astounding amount of functionality into a small device, and they have the HDI design technique to be thankful for this. HDI design techniques, including microvias design, [...]
Eminent PCB manufacturers like Rush PCB Inc. know that a board’s stack up directly affects its cost. Additionally, there are fabrication variables that also contribute to the cost of a board. [...]
PCB or Printed Circuit Board designers, targeting high-volume production, are familiar with fiducials. These are copper features, visible through the solder mask openings, typically appearing [...]
For any type of PCB or Printed Circuit Board, its substrate or the material the board is made of, forms its backbone for holding the traces and the components. NEMA or National Electrical [...]
Rush PCB Inc. makes various types of high-quality PCBs or Printed Circuit Boards for the electronic industry. While each PCB can have an individual and unique boundary or perimeter, it typically [...]
The supply chain for electronic manufacturers is fraught with deep vulnerabilities. This is primarily due to pandemic-related disruptions and geopolitical tensions. According to Rush PCB Inc., [...]
Although rigid PCBs or printed circuit boards are still the norm in most electronic equipment, flexible PCBs are swiftly making serious inroads in the industry. This is mostly because flexible or [...]
Eminent PCB manufacturers like Rush PCB Inc. coat the exposed pads with a metal/organic coating, which they call the surface finish. The surface finish protects the copper pads from scratches and [...]
The PCB industry cannot do without CAD or computer-aided design and CAM or computer-aided manufacturing. These are necessary for the quality and accuracy that customers demand from the industry. [...]
At Rush PCB Inc., we make all types of PCBs, including those with castellated holes. In this article, we will overview castellated holes, their history, applications, benefits, design attributes, [...]
At Rush PCB Inc., we are always under pressure to help our customers bring their new products faster to market. Rapid prototyping allows designers and engineers to test their concepts faster, [...]
With technology continuously getting smaller, there can be no reason to assume that the trend will stop any time soon. Therefore, designers are under constant pressure to reduce their board size. [...]
The role of PCB designers is an important one as far as the two areas of EMI and EMC are concerned. They must ensure laying out the design such that it generates noise below the regulatory [...]
Contrary to popular belief that automation is a peril to be avoided at best, Rush PCB Inc advises dependence on the advancement of technology. In fact, without automation there will likely be no [...]
Tombstoning is an issue occurring during the soldering process when all components on a board are anchored to its bare surface. While there are many that will point fingers of blame on [...]
The electronic industry follows two main types of automated soldering techniques for assembling their PCBs. These are wave soldering and reflow soldering. There are major differences between the [...]
When developing a functional embedded system, designers use a variety of electronic components. These include processors, memories, and peripheral devices. The complexity of the system depends on [...]
In PCBs or printed circuit boards, stackup design must address three concerns—controlled impedance, crosstalk, and interplane capacitance. While fabricators have some control over achieving the [...]
According to Rush PCB Inc, there are infinite number of ways to connect PCBs or printed circuit boards to other boards, electronic devices or power sources. A designer has the freedom to choose [...]
With electronics moving more into high-frequency operations, it is imperative that various devices operate without disturbing others operating nearby. When electric current flows in a closed [...]
Any type of electronic product, even when they have been designed properly and built meticulously, are prone to problems. In the prototype stage, electronic products can have bugs and issues, and [...]
A variety of industries are now using machine learning for delivering actionable insights for a wide range of applications. According to Rush PCB Inc, the main reason for this being the [...]
Earlier, electronic equipment had multiple circuit boards handling different functions of the design. For instance, it was common to find a power supply board, a processor board, separate audio [...]
Rush PCB Inc is a world-class PCB manufacturer, and we offer many types of high-quality printed circuit boards using the most advanced technologies for special applications. One of our next [...]
At Rush PCB Inc, we manufacture various types of printed circuit boards or PCBs. During manufacturing, we must pay a lot of attention on handling different tools and processes to avoid common [...]
Artificial Intelligence or AI has been making inroads into our technological world over the last one decade. AI is a forward-looking and futuristic concept, and nearly all industries are using it [...]
Flexible substrates are characterized by being flexible and can be bent freely, but if everything is soft, it will be difficult to handle. A certain degree of thickness and hardness is required, [...]
This time, we will introduce two methods for creating wiring patterns. When using copper-clad laminates (CCL), the “subtractive method” is used to combine the film and photoresist, [...]
Reverse engineering a PCB means analyzing the target board with the purpose of reproducing its likeness. According to Rush PCB Inc, reverse engineering can deduce and create a likeness of the [...]
FFC Connector The FFC connector is an advanced version of the card edge connector. The FFC connector was developed from a card edge connector for rigid substrates, specifically for flexible [...]
The PCB industry commonly uses substrates composed of glass fiber impregnated with resin. One of such PCB substrate material is G10. While the G in the name stands for glass fiber, the figure 10 [...]
As PCB designers, fabricators, and assemblers, we wear a lot of hats here at RUSH PCB. We’re always working to design and build PCBAs that are the best that they can be. But sometimes we are [...]
Before the digital era began, analog circuits were the norm, and they had specific design rules. With the advent of digital circuits, many of the older design rules were no longer applicable. [...]
For a customer, especially for those starting out in the electronic industry, it is imperative to talk the same language as the contract manufacturer. This ensures the possibility to create an [...]
Identifying both hot and cold spots on the PCBA are very important to set up right reflow profile as the Conveyor speed in the oven should allow both the hot and the cold spots to reach [...]
In Lead-free (Pb-free) reflow soldering for SMT PCBAs, soldering defects associated with thermal profiling can be mitigated by a thorough understanding of the variables affecting the process, as [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes multilayer printed circuit boards containing many layers. With increasing demand for greater number of layers in PCBs, each layer is becoming thinner than ever before. We [...]
Our customers at Rush PCB Inc often use jumpers in their printed circuit board designs. In fact, the use of jumpers starts early, sometimes with the use of breadboards. These are typically [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes a large variety of printed circuit boards for the computerized and mobile-activated world. Most of these PCBs carry signals to and from other devices. For proper functioning of [...]
Although eminent printed circuit board manufacturers like Rush PCB Inc insist on the use of Gerber files for fabricating boards, newcomers may not be aware of the technology. Gerber files are [...]
All electronic equipment require a printed circuit board or PCB to function to their intended performance. Eminent PCB manufacturers such as Rush PCB Inc fabricate boards for their customers in [...]
High-speed serial signal transmission in excess of 1 Gbps, such as PCI-Express and serial ATA, has come into general use. Transmission paths for differential signals on a printed circuit board [...]
According to Rush PCB Inc, a well-drawn circuit diagram not only looks professional, but also provides crucial information for easy traceability, signal tracing, debugging, and troubleshooting. [...]
Resistors are passive components necessary for use in circuit board assemblies. Rush PCB Inc uses resistors in their PCB assemblies to resist the flow of electric current. Electronic circuits use [...]
The advancement of technology is benefiting all industries, including the medical industry. Medical devices are progressively becoming smaller, yet more powerful, all the while meeting the [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes various types of hot swap printed circuit boards (PCBs) that are necessary for building custom mechanical keyboards. Typically, manufacturers use two types of PCBs for making [...]
Printed Circuit Board or PCB manufacturers like Rush PCB Inc use various materials for cladding boards. One of the most common materials for cladding is copper. The main reason for this is copper [...]
The PCB industry has been using high-frequency board materials for several reasons and for decades. These materials have several unique attributes when compared to those of the more traditional [...]
Before starting with PCB manufacturing, Rush PCB Inc insists on a clean and unambiguous data package. This not only decreases cycle time, but also ensures a clear understanding of requirements. [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes rigid-flex circuits with high mechanical bend reliability. This is related to the area of the rigid-flex circuit where it transitions from the rigid area to the flexible part [...]
According to Rush PCB Inc, printed electronics is a broad term encompassing all printing methods manufacturers use to create electronic devices, including flexible printed circuit boards. This [...]
Working with Rush PCB USA saves time and inventory costs for our customers. We strive to reduce the loss of components during assembly, it is important to consider how customers buy components. [...]
All printed circuit boards (PCBs) use copper as traces in the core and all the layers. Even the outermost layers contain copper as the main component. According to Rush PCB USA, inconsistent [...]
Rush PCB Inc recommends a robust inspection process before concluding the assembly process of a printed board assembly. That is because the inspection process has the ability to uncover hidden [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes all types of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), including Flexible PCBs. Like any other types of PCBs, flexible circuits are also susceptible to interference such as RF and [...]
A printed circuit board is a versatile and integral component of electronic equipment. It provides mechanical and electrical support to various external components that the assembler has mounted [...]
Rush PCB Inc always begin their design of printed circuit boards (PCBs) with appropriate material selection. The goal is always to use the right material for making the PCBs, while meeting the [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes all types of printed circuit boards or PCBs starting from single and multilayer boards and including double-sided boards as well. Single-sided boards usually have a substrate [...]
At Rush PCB Inc, we undertake functional testing of printed circuit board assemblies. For this, we use an FCT or functional circuit test fixture. This forms a part of our quality control [...]
12 Best PCB Designing Software Tools In the market there is a large variety of PCB design software available. Some are proprietary, some are free to use online, and others are industrial grade [...]
DIY enthusiasts, hobbyists, and college students usually find it difficult to locate a PCB manufacturer who offers low volume quantities and prototypes at reasonable prices. Rush PCB Inc [...]
A printed circuit board or PCB is an essential part of any electronic equipment. It is a special component that holds together various electronic and non-electronic components on itself, allowing [...]
According to Rush PCB USA, transparent glass technology is bringing revolutionary changes in the printed circuit board or PCB industry lately. Various LED and LCD devices are using transparent [...]
Apart from being used at regular room temperatures, many industrial applications require exposing or continuously operating flex circuits at elevated temperatures. Most materials for flexible [...]
As electronic products undergo continuous optimization and upgrading, the printed circuit boards within them that hold all their components, are also under continuous improvement. According to [...]
According to Rush PCB USA, for multi-layered boards, PCB prepreg and cores are interchangeable, as both are very similar in some ways, and different in others. Basically, the core is one or more [...]
Printed circuit boards with ceramic substrates are boards made with a special process where the manufacturer bonds the copper foil directly to the surface of a ceramic substrate made of Aluminum [...]
When manufacturing PCBs, Rush PCB Inc. considers PCB thickness as a very important factor, as it affects the power handling capacity of the board. As PCB design software does not provide any [...]
At Rush PCB Inc., we advise our customers on their printed circuit board design. Being associated with the design of a PCB from the beginning has a huge advantage for us. We assure ourselves and [...]
Rush PCB recommends maintaining a clean PCB during assembly. This offers a circuit board the foremost chance of success, apart from ensuring maximum longevity for the product. Although [...]
Rush PCB Inc makes all types of PCBs, starting from simple ones, to complex multi-layered ones, and HDI types. Apart from multiple layers, a complex HDI PCB can have hundreds of components with [...]
Rush PCB Inc. makes several types of switches on flex circuits. One of the popular momentary switches is dome switches. They are useful as they provide tactile feedback when operated. Many [...]
Most printed circuit boards from Rush PCB have holes in their periphery. These are Tool Holes, Locating Holes, or Mounting Holes, necessary for fixing the board on different machines during [...]
Rush PCB Inc. makes various types of PCBs, including those for keyboards. Many customers would like to know what makes a better keyboard, and whether they should use plate mounted or PCB mounted [...]
Rush PCB uses several ways of plating the exposed copper surface of a printed circuit board. However, the main function of any plating is to protect the copper from deteriorating, as any damage [...]
Rush PCB Inc. is one of the most advanced PCB manufacturers. We also make fully assembled PCBs. Most people are mystified when confronting a fully assembled PCB. Although it looks more like a [...]
Rush PCB makes several types of printed circuit boards, along with PCB assemblies. For our customers it is necessary they can identify common circuit board components. This identification may be [...]
Rush PCB places great emphasis on proper PCB etching techniques, as etching is one of the most important processes in PCB manufacturing. PCB manufacturers use etching to decide the amount of [...]
Rush PCB assigns great importance to the correct sizing of PCB traces during PCB design. This involves not only the PCB trace width but several other important factors as well, like trace length [...]
For protecting a PCB, Rush PCB offers a few options—potting with encapsulation resins or conformal coatings. For both, we use organic polymers to provide the necessary chemical and thermal [...]
Rush PCB Inc. makes rigid-flex printed circuit boards with the distinct advantage of being both rigid and flexible at the same time. The rigid portion allows mounting of components while the [...]
With most electronic equipment trending towards compact designs, printed circuit boards inside them must hold a substantial number of components per unit square area. With components packed so [...]
Rigid-flex printed circuit boards from Rush PCB Inc. have the characteristic flexible sections along with rigid sections in the same board. So far, they were not popular with many designers, as [...]
Printed circuit manufacturers use various types of PCB inks on the boards they manufacture. These mainly include liquid inks for the solder resist or solder mask layer and for the surface [...]
Rush PCB makes two types of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), one with non-metalized edges and the other with metallized edges. Earlier there was not much demand for metal-edged PCBs, but now more [...]
As any PCB manufacturer knows, it is easy to fabricate a wide trace on a PCB. During fabrication, it is easy to etch long traces spaced away from other copper entities. Therefore, Rush PCB [...]
With low-frequency circuits, PCB designers can place components on the board in almost any orientation they prefer. If while routing a part, a trace takes a long path around the board, it is not [...]
All printed circuit boards manufactured by Rush PCB have a surface finish to protect the solderable copper pads from oxidizing and deteriorating, making the PCB unusable. The surface finish is a [...]
Rush PCB makes printed circuit boards (PCBs), some of them very complex and diverse. These include multi-layered boards with up to 40 layers, but mainly boards with 4 to 12 layers being more [...]
Industries are now embracing the Industry 4.0 standards in a big way. This is because of the huge gains Industry 4.0 promises them. The gains are mainly in automation of factory data in [...]
Rush PCB handles a large variety of components suitable for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) while designing and/or assembling PCBs for our customers. This is because almost all the electronics we [...]
Electronics are becoming smaller while it is getting faster. For enabling smaller component footprints on high-density printed circuit boards or PCBs, Rush PCB recommends considering the [...]
The current belief in the industry is that traditional low-cost printed circuit board materials are not useful for producing next-generation high-speed designs. For instance, modern technological [...]
Rush PCB ensures the integrity of flexible printed circuit boards ,Testing Flex PCBs through an essential step—testing. We verify the quality of raw materials going in to making the PCBs and the [...]
As Rush PCB makes increasingly smaller printed circuit boards or PCBs, we are using fewer through hole components, while using more of surface mount technology or SMT components. Accordingly, we [...]
With electronic equipment trending towards smaller and thinner form factors, engineers must use tiny Surface Mount Technology or SMT components on Printed Circuit Boards or PCBs. Most often, the [...]
The electronic components manufacturing industry has been developing several types of fine-pitch components in recent years. These ultra-small integrated circuits include packages like FC, CSP, [...]
High Density Interconnect or HDI PCBs offer more functionality within the same or a smaller area. At Rush PCB, we use the latest technology for increasing the use of HDI in computer products and [...]
PCB manufacturing and PCB assembly are two different industry fields, conforming to different IPC and other standards. While PCB manufacturing concerns the fabrication of the bare circuit boards, [...]
Rush PCB designs PCB panels or arrays such that the constituent smaller PCBs remain securely attached during manufacturing and assembly. However, our design also allows easy depanelization into [...]
The electronics industry is presently using thinner printed circuit boards (PCBs) and smaller SMT electronic components than they did earlier. The trend comes from increasing customer demands for [...]
The latest development in fabricating PCBs is following the same trend that integrated circuit manufacturers are. They are packing increasing amounts of functionality into smaller spaces. [...]
The electronics industry defines fine-pitch PCB assembly as those with a significantly high number of components per unit area. That means the components on the board are very close to each [...]
Selecting lead-free PCB manufacturing materials or rather, those that comply with the RoHS Directive, also requires considering the capability of the material to withstand high temperatures, and [...]
Designers using BGA or Ball Grid Array ICs need HDI or High-Density Interconnect PCBs to make the most effective use of these high-density packages. Using multiple BGA components, when some of [...]
Designers generate ideas that fabricators and assemblers subsequently convert into reality. While it is an important responsibility for fabricators and assemblers to faithfully follow the [...]
The ITU or International Telecommunications Union considers the high frequency range of electromagnetic waves to extend from 3 MHz to 30 MHz, beyond which, the range extends to VHF or Very High [...]
Rush PCB recommends using multi-layer rigid flexible printed circuit boards for reducing the weight and size of the assembly, improving circuit board reliability, PCB assembly flexibility, [...]
From being purely mechanical assemblies, automotive vehicles have progressed to include electronic parts. A top brand automotive vehicle today contains about 150 control units consisting mostly [...]
What is Warpage For proper placement of SMT components, it is necessary that the PCB remain perfectly flat. For accurate placement, the pick-and-place machine must release the SMT component at [...]
Most IC packages have soldering pins along one, two, or all four of their edges. While some have them positioned away from the body, for some the manufacturers bend the pins back under the [...]
Rush PCB, our customers and most others are accustomed to seeing and handling Integrated Circuits or ICs. However, what everyone sees and handles is really the external packaging, as the die or [...]
A designer uses electronic components for building up the circuit so that it functions properly. Rush PCB recommends dividing the entire exercise into three distinct activities: Component [...]
At Rush PCB, most of the printed circuit boards (PCBs) we assemble have surface mount components (SMCs) on them. Our customers want their boards assembled with SMCs primarily because SMCs offer [...]
According to the assembly and testing experience gathered by Rush PCB, there can be several reasons why the newly assembled PCB fails to function as intended during testing. We list below the [...]
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) getting increasingly more complex, and this is evident from the mixed-performance that OEMs demand from them. These requirements lead to a diverse set of highly [...]
Definition and Scope of DFA As design decisions can have a significant effect on the cost and efficiency of PCBs during the assembly process, they can also affect the overall reliability and [...]
For increasing their market share, OEMs are resorting to bringing out new products and reducing their time-to-market. However, with component packages getting smaller, assembly designs getting [...]
Most industries use DFMA or Design for Manufacturing and Assembly techniques to mainly minimize product cost through improvements in design and process. Two procedures make up the term—Design for [...]
Although manufacturers must deal with several variables when fabricating a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including the solder mask, silk screen, copper width and weight, laminates form the [...]
Early radio receivers built using valves had a metal chassis for mounting the valves, dials and switches. Engineers placed all other electronic components under the chassis. Since the total [...]
In the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly process, the most important part is the deposition of solder paste on the board. The aim of the process is to deposit an accurate amount of solder [...]
Whether a printed circuit board (PCB) goes inside a water analyzer, a spacecraft, or on an airplane, it is easy to measure the cost of failure—in terms of the number of lives or the number of [...]
Although the electronic industry uses a Bill of Materials (BOM) to indicate a list of ingredients a product uses, the concept of a comprehensive BOM is still elusive to most people. To create a [...]
Electronic systems use solder joints in multiple locations including connectors, components, and mechanical support points interconnecting printed circuit boards (PCBs). Rush PCB identifies [...]
Rush PCB recommends using solder resist (the green coating) on the printed circuit boards (PCBs) as a primary protection against oxidation and corrosion. The presence of the solder resist [...]
Rush PCB offers several surface treatments on bare printed circuit boards (PCBs) to ensure proper electrical properties and good solderability. PCB traces and pads are made of Copper, and exposed [...]
Rush PCB is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturer in the US, and we specialize in providing professional services starting from prototyping to manufacturing of PCBs. We also source [...]
OEMs look for the best Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturer possible when they want to source boards for their products. An Internet search for popular PCB manufacturers within a specific [...]
While at Rush PCB we manufacture and assemble various types of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for our customers, we also recommend professional and timely inspections for preventing failure [...]
The demand for smart products from consumers has led to a high level of production and consumption of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in the electronics industry. Apart from industry demands, to a [...]
At Rush PCB, we face this question from almost all our customers. They want to know how they can reduce their expenses when assembling their printed circuit boards (PCBs). Those assembling a [...]
Rush PCB understands that the modern telecommunication industry involves a lot more than just telephones and their related networks. The industry deals with many forms of communication devices, [...]
Rush PCB has established technological advances that allow manufacturing of complex Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) inexpensively. Since almost all electronic devices have at least one PCB as an [...]
Rush PCB expects a huge impact to the electronic industry from the Implementation of 5G in electronic devices, especially as the new technology offers very high data rates, leading to the [...]
That Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) have copper tracks and planes on them is a fact that all users of printed circuits and those within the PCB industry know. If left unprotected, the copper [...]
Eminent Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers such as Rush PCB offer two distinct types of service—PCB prototyping and standard PCB production. This is because electronic designs have [...]
The design of every Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is unique. Each PCB has its own requirements, and individual trade-offs on its design. Rush PCB recommends using basic guidelines for component [...]
Considering that almost all modern electronic equipment make use of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), seemingly, PCB failures are hard to avoid. Although most PCB failures are unique in some way or [...]
Almost all users prefer smaller, thinner, and more manageable gadgets. To pack more functionality into their electronic products, designers use multi-layered printed circuit boards (PCBs) and [...]
Most of the solder the electronic industry uses today is of the lead-free variety, as use of lead has been recognized as a health hazard. Lead-free solder melts at a higher temperature, and has [...]
Looking at a complicated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) such as the motherboard of a computer, you are likely to find several tracks going nowhere, and terminated rather abruptly. However, a closer [...]
Rush PCB is a leading PCB manufacturer and assembler in the US. With several decades of experience in contract manufacturing and assembling PCBs, Rush PCB uses the latest and most effective [...]
Unprotected printed circuit boards (PCBs) corrode easily, making corrosion a major cause of failures for PCBs. Corrosion increases the resistance of copper tracks on a PCB, and when sufficiently [...]
For Rush PCB, line efficiency is an extremely important business parameter. The faster a manufacturer turns out fully assembled PCBs that work as intended, the more its financial turn-over [...]
Rush PCB offers the first article assembly of PCBs at the most cost-effective rates compared to that from any other turnkey PCB assembly house. First article assembly and approval by the client [...]
On Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) made by Rush PCB, the copper weight of a trace bears a direct relationship to the current it can carry. The current carrying capacity of the trace depends [...]
Designers at RUSH PCB try to maximize the performance of printed circuit boards (PCBs) they make. Applications demand higher power densities and operating temperatures that can literally cook [...]
Improvements in laminate materials, routing density, and assembly techniques continue to drive the evolution of printed circuit boards or PCBs from eminent PCB suppliers such as Rush PCB. A [...]
Rush PCB understands the importance of customers auditing the PCB supplier—an effective tool that potential customers use for assessing the qualifications of a supplier, one that helps build a [...]
Use of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in ultra-high vacuum environments and during wave or hand soldering can release gases trapped within them. This is a concern when using PCBs in outer space, [...]
At Rush PCB, one of the requirements of designing high-speed electrical channels on a PCB is the evaluation of its performance. For instance, one may have high-speed data lines from the IC pins [...]
ESD or ElectroStatic Discharge damages both printed circuit boards (PCB) and electronic components. This happens when there is an accumulation of positive or negative charges on insulators or [...]
With the field of PCB manufacturing evolving constantly, eminent manufacturers such as Rush PCB are continuously improving their technology, making innovations, and evolving better manufacturing [...]
The surge in popularity of fitness trackers and devices in the last few years has led to eminent PCB manufacturers such as Rush PCB produce Flex PCBs for wearable technology. The huge demand for [...]
Rush PCB can increase the functionality of your PCBs within the same or reduced area by using the latest technology—High Density Interconnect or HDI. The new PCB technology takes advantage of the [...]
The world is steadily moving towards cleaner and more sustainable production of almost all types of products, including electronics. It is no wonder that the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that [...]
PCB design is a complex process typically requiring several considerations, sometimes with no single correct way of achieving a functional outcome. Engineers need an in-depth understanding of the [...]
The increasing demand for higher functionality and smaller size requires Rush PCB to fit capabilities such as high speed or high power into small and often oddly shaped spaces. The reason may be [...]
Initial design work for large, dense Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), especially the High-Density Interconnect (HDI) types, requires the designer to define the appropriate stack up. HDI PCBs that [...]
As long as electronic products were large, conventional printed circuit boards (PCBs), even complex PCBs, sufficed. However, with the advent of modern smartphones, wearables, and the Internet of [...]
The field of advanced PCB manufacturing is in a state of constant flux, driven mainly by two factors—improvements in technology, and innovations in electronics. These are forcing complex PCB [...]
Market research into electronic market trends in electronic manufacturing indicates a promising future for the printed circuit board (PCB) market. The research expects major opportunities for PCB [...]
The term Internet of Things (IoT) is an umbrella term that covers a broad range of technologies, applications, and use cases enabled by connecting objects and devices via an Internet Protocol [...]
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers typically follow three types of stackups for boards they will assemble with high-density packages: Standard Lamination with Vias or Plated Through Holes [...]
Although potential electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners usually look into capabilities and equipment lists, carrying out a comparison can be a daunting task as most EMS partners opt [...]
Eminent PCB fabricators such as Rush PCB Inc. use different types of prepregs and laminates for their PCBs. The manufacturers of these materials offer a number of fiberglass fabric styles. They [...]
Fabricators of printed circuit boards (PCBs), such as Rush PCB Inc., know that throughout the working life of PCBs, the bonding between the copper traces and the laminate is very important. [...]
Rush PCB Inc. makes different types of flex and rigid flex PCBs starting from single sided to double sided, and multi-layered. These boards are special in the sense they can be bent either once, [...]
OEMs, especially those requiring only a few boards to be assembled, may want to outsource their Printed circuit boards to a professional PCB prototype assembler, rather than assemble the boards [...]
Using a consultancy such as Rush PCB Inc. for PCB manufacturing services has its own advantages. PCB manufacturing involves several processes including etching, engraving, multi-layer processing, [...]
As a US based Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer, RushPCB delivers the utmost quality and value, both for low number PCB prototypes or large volume production lots. We can proudly confirm that [...]
At Rush PCB Inc., the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) involves so many diverse and varied possibilities that they complicate the process of estimating the factors affecting the cost [...]
Printed Wiring Materials (PWBs) from Rush PCB Inc. are available in huge diversity and wide range of applications. This has made the concept of any ideal laminate very fuzzy, to say the least. [...]
For anyone involved in the electronics industry, the process followed for manufacturing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is very important. This is because PCBs are the very basis of all electronic [...]
The world over, a majority of designers and fabricators follow the Gerber RS-274X as the de facto standard when designing and fabricating their PCBs. The evidence of its popularity [...]
With several industries now increasingly using flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is becoming necessary to focus on the requirements, processes, education on terminology, and best [...]
In RF circuit design, it is necessary to select the proper Printed Circuit Board (PCB) material for the application. In this context, modern simulation tools such as Computer Aided Engineering [...]
The advent of revolutionary new products, driven by miniaturization of components and semiconductor packages supporting advanced features, is driving the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry to [...]
Delays in your printed circuit board fabrication can be costly and time-consuming. Delays in your printed circuit board fabrication can be costly and time-consuming. In today’s world, they are a [...]
A new high-density direct connection for printed circuit boards has been placed on the market by Phoenix Contact. Dubbed the SDDC 1.5 connection system it offers four to thirty-two conductors [...]
But although these 3d printed structures are cheap and easy to implement they can lack efficiency. They can be made complex, but for the moment complex 3d printed PCBs are difficult to produce in [...]
PCBs are the cornerstone of just about all modern electronics, and they evolve along with the rest of the field. So what is the future of the PCB? The first things we’re likely to see is PCBs [...]
Control Humidity in PCB Assemblies A Printed circuit board is quite literally an insulated board on which wire is laid to create a circuit. They are a critical and very necessary part of all [...]
A printed circuit board by itself is a very simple piece of technology: it is a board on which a circuit is laid out. However, oftentimes when people refer to a PCB they are also referring to [...]
Industry Trends in Electronic Manufacturing The Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry only truly became a profitable business around the 1970s, when Solectron, a company that would provide [...]
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If you are shopping around for a printed circuit board fabricator it is a good idea to do your research so you can equip yourself with the proper information. Understanding the different types [...]
Solder bridges aka shorts have become more challenging to deal with for those who fabricate or manufacture printed circuit boards. A solder bridge or short occurs when a solder is connecting and [...]
If you have been looking forward to what’s next in our electronics industry, you have landed in the right place! There are always new and exciting advancements on the horizon that people [...]
The fabrication or manufacturing of printed circuit boards are the backbone of every computer operated piece of machinery on the market today. The importance of the PCB should not be overlooked, [...]
Avoiding PCB (Printed Circuit Board) file errors begins in the very first stage of creating the PCB, the design process. If there is an issue with the original concept or PCB design it usually is [...]
Things to Avoid for Quickturn PCBs There is no doubt about the importance of your quickturn project, deciding which fabricating company will determine just how successful and quick it will be. [...]
There are several options for programming for PCB production. The choice of which option to use will generally depend on the form factor of the device being produced, and the size of the assembly [...]
On-Demand Manufacturing Pros To understand the advantages of On-demand manufacturing, the first step is understanding what this process is. When a customer places an order for a custom-made [...]
Importance Of Solder Paste Inspection Unfortunately, in PCB manufacture there is always the risk of solder joint defects. It has been estimated that over half of all such defects are the result [...]
Through-Hole Vs Surface Mount PCBs Semiconductor packaging is constantly evolving. There are increased demands for increased functionality, added utility, and smaller sizes. There are two main [...]
Embedded Systems Intro We are all familiar with the concept of a computer. Modern computers are able to perform a wide variety of tasks, and have input from their users in the form of a keyboard, [...]
An introduction to Microelectronics Electronics is a general term for the field of science that involves managing electric currents through circuits. Microelectronics is one of the sub-categories [...]
In any manufacturing process, testing is a central element of the operation. Without robust testing processes, there is a risk of not identifying defects that could potentially cause products to [...]
When considering flex and rigid-flex circuits, there are benefits for both the manufacturer and the OEM to both be involved in the concept development and design of PCBs. Developing an initial [...]
PCB Trends The first concept for a printed circuit board (PCB) was developed in the 1930s. The concept became commercially viable by the 1950s, and since then, PCBs have moved into just about [...]
When PCBs are designed, the intention is to ensure they are robust and able to function effectively over the long term. However, PCBs can be damaged, and engineers need to be aware, and set risk [...]
Almost every electronic item around you consists of one or more Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). PCBs hold components and also provide connections between these components. So, if [...]
CAD programs provide a very effective tool for designing PCBs. Even with an effective program. A wide range of ideas/tips help you design your board efficiently. Use Block Diagrams A block [...]
Image Source: http://www.zowyeh.com/PCBA/PCB%20Fabrication/process.html PCBs have been developing since the 1950s. During the last sixty years, there have been ongoing changes in technology, and [...]
At Rush PCB we understand that your circuit board fabrication and assembly order is your number one priority, and it’s ours, too. We strive to provide the highest-quality products, produced with [...]
What are Stencils? Surface-mount technology (SMT) is a method of producing PCBs where the components are mounted or placed directly onto the surface of the board. The stencil is designed to allow [...]
There are many steps to finalizing the design of a PCB. Engineers who are aware of the risks in design and can plan for them will have a more productive output. These are some of the common ways [...]
Parts Shortage – PCB While assembling SMT PCBs for a customer, the line unexpectedly ran out of 01005 package size resistors during the production run. This was due to an error on the [...]
PCBs – Interesting Facts PCBs are older than you’d think: The concept of a PCB is 80 years old! The first PCB was designed by an Austrian (Paul Eisler) inventor in 1936. He used the board in a [...]
A mirror can bring bad luck, it is said. In this PCB assembly challenge, it certainly did when a mirrored pad layout for a transformer made it impossible to mount the component to its intended [...]
In the first half of this column, we began a discussion of the pros and cons regarding the use of conductive inks versus nonconductive inks to fill vias. The images below show cross-sections of a [...]
Manufacturers are rapidly adapting to the increased demands for printed circuit boards, specifically where the data transmission speeds are becoming a matter of life and death. With a growing [...]
FR4 Has Been the Standard FR4 has long been considered the standard for performance in printed circuit boards. Composed of woven fibreglass with epoxy resin, the fire resistant [...]
This PCB assembly challenge involved attaching a solar panel to one side of a pad using solder paste with a pass through an SMT reflow soldering oven. The attachment or bond itself [...]
This is a little bit like the old college prank of trying to see how many kids can squeeze into a telephone booth. Pretty soon everyone’s too close for comfort! In this PCB assembly challenge, [...]
Finding just the right PCB partner is often a daunting project, especially when there are so many options available world-wide. There are so many things to consider that making the right decision [...]
Money is the most common problem in any type of business, and many American companies are looking for ways to cut costs, but still make sure they end up making a profit. They also want to ensure [...]
The surface you choose to use on your printed circuit board is actually the most important decision you will make. This finish will make all the difference when it comes down to the reliability [...]
As recently as 2000,filling a via was considered a specialty process limited to a small group of product applications and almost exclusivelyto one material, i.e., conductive ink. Furthermore, [...]
A printed circuit board (PCB) is the foundation of any electronic product and if its quality is not up to par, the entire machine will not be operational. But how can you know if your PCB has [...]
The surface tension of liquidus solder exerts a considerable pulling force on a component during reflow. This is why, once upon a time, small components could be relied on to self-align on SMT [...]
In another PCB assembly challenge, the customer’s BoM called for a through-hole header part to be installed on a circuit board, a mixed technology (SMT and PTH) assembly. A problem became [...]
Harmful chemicals and the need to eliminate them from the environment is an issue that is becoming increasingly important now. Exposure to these toxins is not only harmful to the workers in the [...]
Sometimes, in PCB assembly, it’s not the layout of the SMT PCB that creates issues, but the design of the part itself, or the plan for the part’s location, given its dimensions. We have to ask [...]
Double-sided SMT PCBs are usually no problem to solder; two passes, and the bottom-side components are held in place with SMA adhesive. But occasionally, a large or heavy component on the bottom [...]
Damaged and/or lifted BGA pads on a PCB Assembly are a common problem during BGA rework. Lifted pads are most commonly the result of overheating during the rework process, and also occasionally [...]
1. Problem: Insufficient solder, i.e., ‘Starved’ solder joint on one of the SMD pads. In the first close-up photo of a PCB assembly, It seems as though solder has flowed ‘down the drain’ and away [...]
The use of power supplies for industrial and control applications requires careful consideration of the operating conditions, environment, materials and power loads. Here is a listing of some [...]
Into one side of the manufacturing process goes the design and materials for a project, and depending on the desire of the designer, out the other side of the process is the complete fabricated [...]
A common example of cases where the solder barrier was insufficient is seen in the graping defect, or its relative, the head-in-pillow defect. If you are experiencing one of these defects, a [...]
A final finish, which was already introduced more than ten years ago, is now receiving renewed attention because of its suitability for both Pb-free soldering and wire bonding applications, [...]
In order to maintain the solderability of PCBs over a period of storage time, it is necessary to protect the copper surface mount pads with solderable surface finish. Up to now the most common [...]
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