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Do Maritime PCBs Need to be Waterproof?

For anyone working with marine electronics PCBs, the sea brings more than just moisture; it brings a lot of problems. Salt spray, humidity, and splashing water all pose real threats…

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custom pcb
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What is a Rigid-Flex PCB?

So, what is a rigid-flex PCB? Put simply, it’s a hybrid circuit board that blends rigid and flexible layers into one continuous structure. This makes it ideal for compact electronics…

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hot pcb
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What Happens If A PCB Gets Too Hot?

It might sound a bit dramatic, but when a PCB gets too hot, things can start going wrong fairly quickly. In some setups, especially ones packed into smaller cases or…

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What is the Importance Behind PCB Line Spacing?

Why do some circuit boards fail early – even when the components themselves are spot-on? It’s often down to something that looks minor but matters a lot: PCB line spacing.…

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smt vs pth
Surface Mount Technology vs Through Hole: What’s the Difference? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/smt-vs-pth-1024x663.jpg 1024 663 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Surface Mount Technology vs Through Hole: What’s the Difference?

When designing or sourcing a PCB, one of the first considerations is the method of mounting components. The choice between Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT) directly impacts…

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What is Surface Mount Technology?

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is the backbone of modern electronics production. Instead of using traditional through-hole methods, SMT places components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB).…

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flexible pcb
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What are the Uses of a Flexible PCB?

Flexible printed circuit boards (flex PCBs) have become a cornerstone of modern electronics, providing solutions where traditional rigid boards cannot fit. Their bendable and lightweight nature means they are widely…

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automotive pcb
Everything You Need to Know About Automotive PCBs https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/automotive-pcb-blog-1024x668.jpg 1024 668 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Everything You Need to Know About Automotive PCBs

Automotive printed circuit boards (PCBs) sit at the heart of modern vehicles, quietly enabling safety systems, infotainment, energy management and advanced driver assistance. Their reliability is non‑negotiable, since even the…

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male and female connectors
Male and Female Connectors: What’s the Difference? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/male-and-female-connectors-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Male and Female Connectors: What’s the Difference?

You’d be surprised how often the difference between male and female connectors comes up in day-to-day technical decisions. It’s not just about matching ends, it’s about ensuring reliable function, minimising…

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lvds vs edp
LVDS vs EDP: Which is Best? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lvds-vs-edp-5.png 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

LVDS vs EDP: Which is Best?

Transmitting data reliably and efficiently is a basic need in electronics, and that’s where data transmission technologies like LVDS and EDP come into play. While they’re often seen as interchangeable,…

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