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How CAD Helps Design Engineers Make Layout Decisions

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How CAD Helps Design Engineers Make Layout Decisions

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools have revolutionized the field of design engineering, providing powerful capabilities that significantly influence...
Posted in 3D Printing, enclosure

Membrane Switch Circuit Design Best Practices

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Membrane Switch Circuit Design Best Practices

Designing membrane switch circuits requires careful consideration of several best practices to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevi...
Posted in Membrane Switch

Why HASL Surface Finish for Flexible Circuit Boards Is Not Recommended

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Why HASL Surface Finish for Flexible Circuit Boards Is Not Recommended

The Hot Air Solder Leveling (HASL) surface finish, commonly used in traditional PCBs, is not recommended for flexible circuit boards due to several...
Posted in Flexible PCB

The Importance of Flexible Heaters in the Medical Industry

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The Importance of Flexible Heaters in the Medical Industry

Flexible heaters play a critical role in the medical industry, providing controlled heating solutions that enhance therapeutic applications and imp...
Posted in Flexible PCB

Plated vs Non-Plated PCB Through Holes in PCB Designs

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Plated vs Non-Plated PCB Through Holes in PCB Designs

The choice between plated through holes (PTH) and non-plated through holes (NPTH) in PCB design is contingent upon the specific requirements of the...
Posted in PCB design

Design Considerations for Efficient and Precise 3D Printing

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Design Considerations for Efficient and Precise 3D Printing

Efficient and precise 3D printing involves thoughtful design practices that optimize both print and post-processing times while ensuring high accur...
Posted in 3D Printing

Best Software Tools for Making Custom Cable Assembly Drawings

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Best Software Tools for Making Custom Cable Assembly Drawings

Creating custom cable assembly drawings involves precise documentation to ensure accurate manufacturing and assembly. The choice of software is cru...
Posted in cable

HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF A RIGID-FLEX PCB DESIGN

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HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES OF A RIGID-FLEX PCB DESIGN

Designing rigid-flex PCBs involves addressing several unique challenges to ensure that the final product performs reliably under intended condition...
Posted in Rigid Flex PCB

Standard vs. Custom Battery Packs: Decoding the Power Play - Q&A

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Standard vs. Custom Battery Packs: Decoding the Power Play - Q&A

During the webinar "Standard vs. Custom Battery Packs: Decoding the Power Play," several insightful questions were raised regarding the differences...
Posted in Batterybuilding

FLEX & RIGID-FLEX PCBS: MASTERING CONTROLLED IMPEDANCE AND SIGNALS

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FLEX & RIGID-FLEX PCBS: MASTERING CONTROLLED IMPEDANCE AND SIGNALS

In the design of flex and rigid-flex PCBs, maintaining controlled impedance and signal integrity is essential due to the high-speed nature of many ...
Posted in Rigid Flex PCB

Vias directly on SMD pads?

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Vias directly on SMD pads?

In certain high-performance or high-density PCB designs, you might encounter the need to place vias directly on surface-mount device (SMD) pads. Th...
Posted in PCB design

7 Factors that Impact RF PCB Design

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7 Factors that Impact RF PCB Design

Designing a robust and efficient RF (Radio Frequency) PCB involves careful consideration of several critical factors. Here are the seven key factor...
Posted in RF pcb