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Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon
Ed is an entrepreneurial business leader who has been involved in building privately held and public companies. As CEO he successfully led Epec through the strategic consolidations of fifteen different companies in the engineered electronic products sector. With extensive experience in operations, sales, finance, engineering, and M&A both domestically and in the Far East, Mr. McMahon has successfully positioned Epec as one of the fastest growing companies in the electronics industry. He is an engineering graduate of Clarkson University and did his MBA graduate studies at Northeastern University in Boston. Prior to building Epec, Ed was Vice President of Heritage Environmental Services, LLC where he oversaw the acquisition and development of distressed and underutilized businesses throughout North America. Prior to joining Heritage, he spent 6 years with Ashland Chemical Company, a division of Marathon/Ashland Petroleum, where he focused on the turnaround of non-performing locations within the company.

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Exploring the Complexity of Pricing Printed Circuit Boards

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on March 6, 2024 at 9:18 AM

Navigating the world of printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be complex, especially when it comes to pricing. Unlike off-the-shelf products, PCBs are custom-engineered, each having unique specifications and functionalities. Understanding how these specifications contribute to the overall cost is crucial for effective planning and decision-making.

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RF Printed Circuit Board Design and Issues You Need to Consider

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on February 28, 2024 at 9:13 AM

Developing a successful RF printed circuit board (PCB) design requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure optimal performance and reliability. RF PCBs are essential components in wireless communication systems, radar systems, and other applications that rely on radio frequency signals.

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A Comparative Analysis of Rogers and Taconic PCB Laminate Materials

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on January 24, 2024 at 9:07 AM

Printed circuit board (PCB) laminates play a crucial role in the performance and reliability of electronic devices. Among the popular choices in the industry are Rogers and Taconic laminates.

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PCB Wrap Plating: Critical Process In Circuit Board Manufacturing

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on January 3, 2024 at 9:01 AM

Wrap plating is a technique used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to create a conductive layer that connects the layers of the PCB together. The process involves plating copper onto the walls of through-holes and vias in the PCB, which are then used to make electrical connections between the layers.

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High-Speed PCB Design Considerations for Fabrication

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on September 21, 2022 at 8:37 AM

While PCB layout typically has played the leading role in high-speed printed circuit board (PCB) applications, the role of the PCB fabricator becomes more and more important as the trend to faster, higher integrated, smaller form factors, and lower power electronic circuits become more prevalent.

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Does a Hybrid Build Make Sense for My PCB Design?

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on September 16, 2020 at 9:34 AM

When talking about the world of technology, we often focus on the performance that circuitry and components provide to keep up with the fast-paced electronics we use in commercial businesses and our daily lives. We are achieving higher processor speeds and frequencies that become demanding on present printed circuit boards (PCBs). Yet, we also need to focus on the sizes of the applications that can have an impact on the PCB design.

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Improve Insertion Loss with Proper PCB Material Stack-ups

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on August 26, 2020 at 9:46 AM

When talking about the design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs), customers mainly focus on the controls and signal frequencies that the PCB will perform for the specific application. Another topic to also take into consideration is the insertion loss.

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Choosing High-Speed PCB Materials That Are Readily Available

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on August 11, 2020 at 9:41 AM

The talk about creating high-speed digital circuits is happening across the world due to the development of fifth-generation (5G) cellular communication systems. As technology becomes more advanced, engineers are looking for the right ways to convey signals and frequencies through standard materials that are available today for printed circuit boards (PCBs), as these PCBs need to handle the mechanical and electrical properties required without hindering operational capabilities.

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How to Effectively Manage High Technology Quick-Turn PCBs

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on July 15, 2020 at 9:12 AM

Traditionally, quick-turn printed circuit boards have been used for PCB prototyping and low-volume production in the electronics industry. Many companies have developed very low-cost, low-option Internet programs to get customers low technology printed circuit boards very inexpensively. However, in today’s evolving electronics industry, quick-turn printed circuit boards are now part of every stage of the product development lifecycle, from initial concept development to full working prototypes to getting the production product to market faster than any of their competitors.

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Printed Circuit Board for RF/Microwave Applications: Laminate Trends

Written by Ed McMahon
Posted on April 9, 2020 at 8:49 AM

Many applications today send signals between two devices to provide data or to perform a specific function. These signals may consist of radio frequencies (RF) or microwave frequencies. Typically found in the communication industry, RF/microwaves are common for satellites, radar, and navigational systems. Yet, they can also be found in smaller applications, such as garage door openers, security key card terminals, wireless alarm systems, and handheld warehouse inventory scanners.

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