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Extensive research and development in the battery manufacturing industry has pushed out vast innovations in the custom battery pack segment. The need for these battery packs has grown exponentially due to higher-performance products, utility companies utilizing storage devices, and the expansion of electric and hybrid vehicle markets.

I sat at my desk contemplating the subject of this blog post, trace and space circuitry for printed circuit boards, and as usual, I drifted back to the start, for me, which was 1982. The date stamp amuses me – how is it 2024, already!? Of course, when you look back, you can’t stop the memories from flooding in.

In industries ranging from robotics to automotive to consumer electronics, flexibility is a crucial attribute of modern cable assemblies. Flexible cables enable compact routing, support dynamic motion, and enhance durability in challenging environments.

In the evolving world of electronics manufacturing, the materials used to build custom cable assemblies have a direct impact on the performance, durability, and overall reliability of the end product. There are numerous types of materials used, from metals to plastics and from finishes to coatings, with each playing a vital role in how the cable functions and enabling it to meet a wide range of requirements.

Customers clearly understand the power needs of their applications that require a custom battery pack. They may also have narrowed down their choices in battery chemistry, placement of cells in the pack, the form of the cell, and battery management system (BMS) functions. Another important feature to consider is the battery enclosure.

At the conclusion of our webinar, Using Equivalent Wire and Connectors to Save Time and Money, we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Steven J. Goodman, User Interface & Cable Assembly Product Manager at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog.

In this post we will review these 2 types of markings and additional identification marks that can be incorporated into your printed circuit board.

RF cables are used in applications that require ultra-high-speed data and information to be transferred, specifically covering electromagnetic radio frequencies from 3kHz to 300GHz. These frequencies may consist of satellite communication, Wi-Fi, and cellular signals as well as AM/FM radio and analog/digital television.

Outdoor-rated enclosures incorporate numerous technologies to stand up to the harsh conditions they must face. These technologies include waterproof keypads and membrane switches, custom silicone gasketing, and highly engineered raw materials such as weatherable ABS/PC blends that can be injection molded creating the custom enclosure shape.

Technology has required the need for energy storage devices to become lightweight and small to accommodate a range of devices. These devices need storage devices that can store high amounts of energy that can provide for long periods of time.