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Here are some of the best practices for your PCB assembly BOM to help streamline component management and optimize your low-volume build.

The Global Electronics Association, formally known as IPC, publishes the industry standard for PCB manufacturing, IPC-A-610. IPC-A-610 outlines IPC class 2 requirements and criteria for the acceptability of electronic assemblies, guiding manufacturers on quality assurance and inspection processes. The standard lists three classifications of PCB manufacturing requirements: Class 1, 2, and 3.  Frequently, designers may…

This piece discusses the advantages of switching to US-based PCB manufacturing.

If a high voltage develops between exposed metal on a PCB, electrostatic discharge can occur if the charge exceeds the threshold for dielectric breakdown. This material failure damages components and, in extreme cases, causes board conflagration. Creepage and clearance limits between exposed metal on your PCB are codified in critical industry standards for observation during…

The benefits of onshoring PCB manufacturing includes better quality, responsiveness, and shorter turnaround time for the final product.

The global landscape of PCB manufacturing is changing. With tariffs increasing the cost of doing business overseas (and in general with more expensive materials), now is a good time for designers to review their options for optimal budget expenditures. Let’s review the state of PCB manufacturers in the USA for 2024. PCB Manufacturers in the…