Introduction The LED lighting industry has seen massive growth in recent years driven by the energy efficiency, long life span, and design flexibility of LED technology. Critical to the LED system is the printed circuit board (PCB) which provides the platform to mount LEDs and other components as well as … Read more

Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way we live and work by connecting physical objects and devices to the internet and enabling them to send and receive data. IoT devices like smart home appliances, wearables, industrial sensors, and automotive telematics contain hardware and software that allow them … Read more

Developing new electronic products requires testing out multiple printed circuit board (PCB) design iterations during the R&D phase. Rapid PCB prototyping allows engineers to quickly obtain boards in small batches to validate their evolving concepts without long lead times or minimum order requirements. This guide examines available online services for … Read more

High speed PCBs operating above 1GHz frequencies require careful layout practices to ensure signal integrity and avoid issues like crosstalk or radiated emissions. This guide provides an overview of key high speed design techniques including transmission line selection, layer stackup, decoupling, and EMI control that engineers should follow to develop … Read more

Introduction Ceramic printed circuit boards (PCBs) provide high performance and reliability in demanding applications where standard FR4 PCBs fall short. With their superb thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and ruggedness, ceramic PCBs thrive in harsh environments. As critical applications in industries like aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial automation adopt ceramic PCBs, … Read more

Introduction Metal core printed circuit boards (MCPCB) provide a thermally efficient packaging solution for high power LEDs and other electronic components. Selecting a competent MCPCB manufacturer is critical to ensure high quality boards. This article profiles the top 15 MCPCB manufacturers in 2023 based on capabilities, experience, certifications and customer … Read more

Introduction Rogers 4003C is a widely used thermoset ceramic-filled PTFE composite laminate material engineered for performance sensitive radio frequency (RF) and microwave printed circuit boards (PCBs). It offers a unique combination of electrical, mechanical and thermal properties that make it ideal for many high frequency applications. In this article, we … Read more

Introduction Surface mount technology refers to the process of mounting and soldering electronic components onto the surface of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This process has largely replaced the older through-hole technology and now dominates modern PCB assembly. This article provides an in-depth look at the surface mount process including: Understanding … Read more