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Flexible Circuit Boards Connector Options, Which One Is Best For You?

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on September 1, 2021 at 10:24 AM

Flex circuits have the capability of utilizing a wide variety of connector options. The list, with a couple of exceptions, includes all connector systems that can be used on rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) plus a couple of additional systems that were specifically designed for interconnecting flexible circuits to rigid PCBs or wiring harnesses.

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PCB Data Sets: What You Need to Know

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on August 24, 2021 at 10:49 AM

I love looking at data. Sounds weird, right? I guess it is because I have been working in the industry for so many years. I have seen the technology changes, and I just find it fascinating. In this blog post, we will recap the past, which some of the time creeps its way back to Epec, the present, and the future of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Let’s get to it.

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Supply Chain Challenges on the Electronics and Manufacturing Industry

Written by Kendall Paradise
Posted on August 23, 2021 at 10:13 AM

The last 18 months have been some of the most challenging that many of us have had to deal with both personally and professionally. It has often felt like we were riding waves, coming closer to things getting a little more normal, only to have them change radically. Looking forward to the next 18 months, I don’t see those changes getting any easier for us or our industry.

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Rigid-Flex PCB Design Limitations for Laser Drilled Holes and Slots

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on August 19, 2021 at 11:11 AM

With advancements in rigid-flex PCB design technology, the use of laser-based systems in the manufacturing process are very common in the industry. Not having laser drilling and cutting available would place significant limitations on what could be accomplished in a design and what components could be used.

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Guidelines for Designing Low-Cost Multiconductor Cable Assemblies

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on August 11, 2021 at 11:09 AM

Cable assemblies are needed across various industries and are utilized in goods that include consumer electronics, industrial products, mil areo, and even medical devices. Low cost does not mean low quality; in fact, low-cost cables are qualified for use on many high-reliability applications.

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Designing Flexible Circuits for High-Temperature Applications

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on August 3, 2021 at 10:42 AM

Many flexible circuit board applications require designs to be exposed to and or operate continuously at elevated temperatures well beyond that of standard room temperature. These requirements are above and beyond the requirements of component or connector assembly.

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Membrane Switch Material for Sterilization and Autoclave Application

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on July 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM

Specific to medical devices, handheld electronics, rack-mounted equipment, and other instrumentation utilize membrane switches as a low-cost and high-reliability solution for keypad and button technologies. There are countless button and switch options available for the plethora of design requirements that exist. Medical professionals use these buttons as the primary way to interface and operate the device.

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How Flexible PCB Material Selection Affects Lead Times

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on July 21, 2021 at 10:10 AM

There are a very wide variety of materials available to construct a flexible circuit. The materials range from different types of copper, copper thicknesses, core/coverlay and adhesive thicknesses, adhesive types, stiffener types and thicknesses, PSAs, shielding films, flexible soldermask colors, etc. Inadvertently specifying unique or non-standard materials can result in significant delivery delays as they may not be standard stock at either the manufacturer or the supplier.

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Understanding Battery Power Requirements Before Development Starts

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on July 13, 2021 at 10:18 AM

Battery power requirements involve many factors. Beyond having enough power to run the application, customers also take into consideration battery capacity, charging/discharging rates, and environmental conditions that could impact the battery's functions. Before the battery packs development starts, there are other aspects about the power requirements that need to be evaluated. These aspects may impact the size of the battery, if there are any logistical restrictions that come into play and what types of certifications are required.

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Benefits of Using Air Gap Rigid-Flex PCB Constructions

Written by Paul Tome
Posted on July 8, 2021 at 10:44 AM

Advancing technology has impacted rigid-flex PCB designs in the same manner as rigid printed circuit boards. Increasing interconnect requirements and smaller form factors require higher circuit densities and increased layer counts. The impact of these elements on rigid-flex circuit designs is potential reliability issues both electrically and mechanically.

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