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A Complete Guide to Flexible Printed Circuit Boards

October 2, 2020

Originally designed to replace traditional wire harnesses, flexible printed circuits have evolved from early World War II to the exponential growth possible today. Ideal for simple to complex applications, flexible circuits possess an outstanding versatility to tackle nearly any circuit

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What is LPI Solder Mask?

August 27, 2020

What is LPI Solder Mask? If you’ve heard this term come up and you’re wondering, “what is LPI solder mask?” we cover all you need to know in our comprehensive guide. Discover what LPI stands for and how it works,

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Halogen Free PCBs

August 20, 2020

Halogen Free PCBs: A Brief Introduction If you heard the term “halogen free PCB” and want to learn more, you’re in the right place. We share the backstory behind this type of printed circuit board.  Find out the facts on

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What is a Gerber Viewer?

August 19, 2020

A Gerber viewer is any software program that allows you to look at a Gerber file's contents. Some of these programs require installation, while others are online and do not need installing or downloading. With online Gerber viewers, all you

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A Guide to High Speed PCB Design

August 15, 2020

With the introduction of high speed PCB design, the circuit building industry is changing for designers, engineers, and PCB manufacturing. If you need a refresher on PCB technology, need to know how to design a PCB, or are a beginner

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Via in Pad & Designing PCBs: Guidelines & Options

June 24, 2020

Via in pad is the practice in design where a person places the via in a copper landing pad instead of putting it on top. A person creates via in pad by drilling a hole into the pad, placing the

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PCB Stiffeners: An Extensive Guide

June 24, 2020

A printed circuit board is an essential part of technology as we know it today. Without them, our favorite devices would be useless. In the evolution of PCBs, there have been many advancements and changes that allow us to better

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What is PCB V-Scoring?

June 2, 2020

Find out what PCB V-Scoring is and how to start using it on your circuit board designs using our comprehensive guide. In this guide, we'll help you learn more about what PCB V-Scoring is, why you need it, how to

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Double Sided PCB

June 2, 2020

Wondering what a double sided PCB is and how you can use it in your designs? Find out now in Candor's comprehensive guide. In this guide, we'll tell you what double sided PCB is, how to make one, when to

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Why are Circuit Boards Green?

April 23, 2020

Many people wonder why are circuit boards green? Why don’t they come in other colors more frequently, and what is it about the green that makes a difference? There are a few things to understand about the green color you

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