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How to turn an Arduino prototype into a PCB

August 13, 2019

Are you a product developer who wants to go from Arduino prototype to final product? Or maybe you’re simply a hobbyist, tinkerer or techie who wishes to learn the process of how to have your Arduino turned into a PCB?

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PCB Component Codes

June 26, 2019

Whether you’re designing a printed circuit board on your own or utilizing a PCB manufacturer, it’s important that you understand the terminology related to PCB. Knowing what each term means will help you complete the PCB process much more efficiently.

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PCB Trace Width Guidelines

March 6, 2019

Every Printed Circuit Board (PCB) will have copper structures that hold an electrical connection between at least two points on the board. This is known as the trace. The trace carries the current from one point to another, turning into

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Flexible PCB Costs

March 6, 2019

Printed circuit boards have grown immensely from their inception due to the fact that electronics have significantly advanced over the last few decades. Today, we have electronic devices that are made in different shapes and sizes, and PCB manufacturers must

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What Exactly is Prepreg in a PCB?

March 6, 2019

Before we can understand a prepreg, we need to know what a PCB is. A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is what makes all of the electronics you use today operate. It is a series of electrical components interconnected onto a

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Top PCB Design Tools

January 10, 2019

To build a printed circuit board that works exactly as it should, engineers need to utilize PCB design tools. Because of the importance of PCBs, one wrong wire could cause the whole board to malfunction. We know that PCBs are

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Rigid Flex PCB Design Guidelines

October 30, 2018

Having a rigid flex PCB is both a luxury and a necessity for many situations. By using flexible PCBs, it allows the manufacturer to install the board in smaller, more confined areas. The added flexibility enables the manufacturer to maneuver

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PCB Design Checklist

August 30, 2018

When you design and build a printed circuit board (PCB), there are many components that must come together. Missing one step could result in a malfunctioning circuit board. There are certain steps that you must complete before moving forward. Otherwise,

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Breadboard vs PCB

August 24, 2018

No matter the type of electronic device you have, chances are it will need a board to control the majority of its functions. When it comes to building the board, it’s critical that the designer knows what type of board

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PCB Plating Options

July 31, 2018

The finish of your printed circuit board will be one of the last steps you complete. It’s meant to prevent oxidation of any exposed copper. The soldermask is there to cover the majority of the circuitry. If the copper is

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