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8 Important Rules in PCB Design for Aviation https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

8 Important Rules in PCB Design for Aviation

Designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for the aviation sector is essential to providing safety and operational success. With aircraft systems facing extreme conditions such as vibration, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic…

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How to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) might seem like a minor inconvenience, but it poses a serious threat to sensitive electronic components. ESD occurs when static electricity is discharged from one object to…

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What is Electrostatic Discharge Testing? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/electric-spark-concept-energy-two-cables-1024x574.jpg 1024 574 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

What is Electrostatic Discharge Testing?

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects. While this might seem harmless, it poses significant risks to electronic devices and systems. Even a…

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6 Reasons You Need to Protect PCBs from Electrostatic Discharge https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/motherboard-circuit-background-1024x574.jpg 1024 574 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

6 Reasons You Need to Protect PCBs from Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a silent threat to printed circuit boards (PCBs), often leading to serious problems in electronic manufacturing. It occurs when a sudden flow of static electricity disrupts…

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Top 5 Causes of Electrostatic Discharge https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/blurred-night-lights-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

Top 5 Causes of Electrostatic Discharge

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can lead to significant challenges in technical environments. This sudden transfer of static electricity between objects often results in damage to sensitive electronics, disruptions in manufacturing processes,…

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10 Best Soldering Tips for PCB Design https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/technology-texture-background-1-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

10 Best Soldering Tips for PCB Design

Soldering is the base of any successful PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, bridging the gap between concept and functionality. Precision in soldering improves the durability of your circuits but also…

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Top 10 Applications for Flexible PCBs https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

Top 10 Applications for Flexible PCBs

Unlike traditional rigid PCBs, flexible printed circuit boards provide variants that rely on bendable substrates, allowing them to fit into complex shapes and tight spaces. This construction opens up new…

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How to Clean Printed Circuit Boards

Keeping printed circuit boards (PCBs) clean helps their performance and reliability. Dust, residue, and dirt can interfere with electronic components, leading to malfunctions. Regular cleaning can prevent overheating, short circuits,…

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5 Benefits of Having Countersunk Holes in PCB Design https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pcb-countersunk-holes-796x1024.jpeg 796 1024 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

5 Benefits of Having Countersunk Holes in PCB Design

Countersunk holes in PCBs are becoming an increasingly common feature in advanced electronic designs. These countersunk screws have a circular head with a flat top and a PZ recess which…

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Blind vs Buried Via: Which is Best for PCBs? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blind-vs-buried-via-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/50cf1806eed313f79254d96ef87f220c.jpg?ver=1743177181

Blind vs Buried Via: Which is Best for PCBs?

Vias play an essential role in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, creating pathways that connect various layers of a circuit. With electronic devices becoming increasingly compact and sophisticated, advanced PCB…

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