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Plated vs Non-Plated PCB Through Holes in PCB Designs

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on March 28, 2023 at 8:39 AM

In printed circuit board (PCB) designs, through holes are used to connect components and conductors on different layers of the board and can be divided into two types: plated and non-plated through holes.

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The Importance of Flexible Heaters in the Medical Industry

Written by Epec Engineered Technologies
Posted on March 23, 2023 at 8:48 AM

Flexible heating elements have been used in various devices and applications for decades, but in recent years, flexible heaters have become increasingly used and relied upon in the medical industry. There are several reasons for this, but most importantly, they offer a wide range of benefits that other types of heaters simply cannot match.

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Applications That Use High-Frequency Printed Circuit Boards

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on March 14, 2023 at 9:03 AM

I am still amazed at how far technology has brought us throughout the years. When asked about printed circuit boards (PCBs) and what they go into, the answer is everything you can imagine, everything you use in most cases.

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Options for Sourcing Apple’s Lightning Cable After They Are Gone

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on March 8, 2023 at 9:16 AM

Apple's lightning cable is a proprietary connector type that is used on various Apple devices like the iPhone, the iPod Touch (starting with the 5th generation), the iPad, the iPad Mini, and the iPad Pro. It was originally released in 2012 and replaced the 30-pin connector that formerly shipped with these devices.

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PCB Manufacturing Facilities - Certifications and Compliance Q&A

Written by Epec Engineered Technologies
Posted on March 6, 2023 at 11:54 AM

At the conclusion of our webinar, PCB Manufacturing Facilities: Certifications, Compliance, and Security - we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Ed McMahon, CEO at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog.

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Best PCB Laminate Material To Use For Your Application

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on March 2, 2023 at 8:46 AM

As the oldest production printed circuit board (PCB) company in North America, perhaps in the world, the 70+ year story of Epec Engineered Technologies is connected to the development of the PCB and the electronics industry. Epec’s storied history also includes delivering PCBs for the Apollo 11 spaceflight.

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Determining Root Cause Analysis for Defective Electronics Projects

Written by Justin Bickford
Posted on February 22, 2023 at 8:42 AM

When it comes to faulty electronics, root-cause analysis is your best friend. Root-cause analysis is a process that helps you identify and correct the causes of problems. You want to find out why something went wrong so you can prevent it from happening again.

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Why Tooling Is Important for PCB Manufacturing

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on February 13, 2023 at 8:47 AM

So, let’s talk about non-recurring charges, better known as NREs, that are applied to most new and new revision first-time orders for manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These charges help aid in several crucial steps for manufacturing with a cost of processing, programming, testing, and manpower to deliver a quality product.

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Cybersecurity: Our Commitment To Customer Data

Written by Antone Grace
Posted on February 7, 2023 at 9:13 AM

Here at Epec, we take cybersecurity extremely seriously, and it's essential to stay up to date on the latest safety measures. That means understanding how hackers and scammers operate so you can protect yourself from them. To do this, it helps to learn about topics like password security, malware protection, data encryption, and firewalls. Taking the time to research these topics now can save you lots of trouble down the road.

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PCB Prototyping and Troubleshooting with Your Manufacturer

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on February 1, 2023 at 9:03 AM

As a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer for more than 70 years, we have worked with thousands of customers to provide quality products in prototypes of a few pieces to many tens of thousands of circuit boards repetitively.

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