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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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surface mount technology
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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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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
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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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Why are Printed Circuit Boards Green?

So, here’s something you might’ve noticed but not really questioned—why are PCBs almost always green? That distinct colour pops up across electronics, from budget kits to high-end devices. But it’s…

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testing pcb board
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How to Test a PCB

Getting a printed circuit board right might not seem dramatic — until a rushed product hits the market with faults no one saw coming. So, testing a PCB board isn’t…

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How to Customise a PCB Board

Not every electronic device is built the same, and that’s exactly why a one-size-fits-all circuit board often doesn’t cut it. If you’re wondering how to customise a PCB to suit…

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10 Cable Types and Sizes Explained

Picking the right cable might seem like a detail, but it often has a knock-on effect on how smoothly systems run, how safe they are, and how long they last.…

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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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