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[Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) [![](https://www.epectec.com/images/InstantPCBQuote-logo.png)](https://www.epectec.com/instantpcbquote/) [Login](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/) [Register](https://secure.epecpcb.com/epec/index2.jsp) Register to Quote and Order Your PCBs Fast, Easy & Online, 24/7 - [Home](https://www.epectec.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.epectec.com/) Share This Page: [LinkedIn](https://blog.epectec.com/#linkedin) [X](https://blog.epectec.com/#x) [Facebook](https://blog.epectec.com/#facebook) [Email](https://blog.epectec.com/#email) # Epec's Blog | Electronics Manufacturing Solutions --- ## [SAE J1772: The Standard Connector for EV to Battery Charging Stations](https://blog.epectec.com/sae-j1772-the-standard-connector-for-ev-to-battery-charging-stations) [![Charging Port On Electric Vehicle](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/charging-port-on-electirc-vehicle.jpg "Charging Port On Electric Vehicle")](https://blog.epectec.com/sae-j1772-the-standard-connector-for-ev-to-battery-charging-stations) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on July 6, 2022 at 8:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) More people are taking into consideration the types of vehicles they use for work, school, and to get around town. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a trend for both individuals as well as commercial operations. Aside from the tax benefits and reduced need for fossil fuels, [battery technologies](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/) have matured enabling the EVs of today to offer comparable performance to the traditional internal combustion engine. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/sae-j1772-the-standard-connector-for-ev-to-battery-charging-stations) --- ## [How To Prevent Plating Voids And Solder Voids During PCB Manufacturing](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-prevent-plating-voids-and-solder-voids-during-pcb-manufacturing) [![PCB Copper Plated Void](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/pcb-copper-plated-void.jpg "PCB Copper Plated Void")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-prevent-plating-voids-and-solder-voids-during-pcb-manufacturing) Written by [Angie Brown](https://blog.epectec.com/author/angie-brown) Posted on June 28, 2022 at 8:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) During the manufacturing of [printed circuit boards (PCBs)](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/), a lot of attention is focused on how tools and processes are handled to avoid many common quality issues such as brittle joints, cold joints, and voids. Voids consist of an empty space somewhere along the PCB where not enough of a certain material was added. If the voiding issue is not addressed, then the entire PCB may need to be scrapped. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-prevent-plating-voids-and-solder-voids-during-pcb-manufacturing) --- ## [Effective Ways To Reduce Your CNC Machining Costs - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cnc-machining-costs-q-and-a) [![Effective Ways To Reduce Your CNC Machining Costs ](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/social-posts/effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cnc-machining-costs.jpg "Effective Ways To Reduce Your CNC Machining Costs ")](https://blog.epectec.com/effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cnc-machining-costs-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on June 27, 2022 at 9:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [Effective Ways To Reduce Your CNC Machining Costs](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/06-23-2022/effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cnc-machining-costs.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Mark Stanley, General Manager at [Metal Craft Machining](https://www.metalcraftmachining.com/), Epec’s sister company. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cnc-machining-costs-q-and-a) --- ## [Custom Cable Assembly Testing: Is Continuity Testing Enough](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assembly-testing-is-continuity-testing-enough) [![Continuity Test Setup For Multiconductor Cable Assembly](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/continuity-test-setup-for-multiconductor-cable-assembly.jpg "Continuity Test Setup For Multiconductor Cable Assembly")](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assembly-testing-is-continuity-testing-enough) Written by [Steven Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on June 23, 2022 at 8:08 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) An electrical continuity test is used to determine if there is an uninterrupted path within a circuit allowing current to pass. Continuity allows electrical components to become properly energized and operate as intended. Simple electrical tests can help verify continuity quickly and inexpensively in a circuit, with sophisticated test equipment available for higher complexity options. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assembly-testing-is-continuity-testing-enough) --- ## [PTFE vs FR4 PCB Laminate Materials - Cost and Performance Options](https://blog.epectec.com/ptfe-vs-fr4-pcb-laminate-materials-cost-and-performance-options) [![Circuit Board With FR4 Laminate and PTFE Laminate](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/circuit-board-with-fr4-laminate-and-ptfe-laminate.jpg "Circuit Board With FR4 Laminate and PTFE Laminate")](https://blog.epectec.com/ptfe-vs-fr4-pcb-laminate-materials-cost-and-performance-options) Written by [Angie Brown](https://blog.epectec.com/author/angie-brown) Posted on June 15, 2022 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Not all [printed circuit board](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/) (PCB) laminate materials are equivalent. While many materials share fundamental characteristics, differences in electrical performance, thermal behavior, availability, cost, and manufacturability can have a significant impact on PCB design and production. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/ptfe-vs-fr4-pcb-laminate-materials-cost-and-performance-options) --- ## [Battery Cell Thermal Runaway: What Does it Mean and How to Avoid It](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-cell-thermal-runaway-what-does-it-mean-and-how-to-avoid-it) [![Battery Cell Thermal Runaway](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-cell-thermal-runaway.jpg "Battery Cell Thermal Runaway")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-cell-thermal-runaway-what-does-it-mean-and-how-to-avoid-it) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on June 7, 2022 at 8:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Battery cells generate heat during normal operation. Charging, discharging, and short-circuit conditions all produce heat within the cell as chemical reactions occur to provide stored electrical energy. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-cell-thermal-runaway-what-does-it-mean-and-how-to-avoid-it) --- ## [Via-in-Pad Plugging or Plated Process and the Effect on PCB Hole Sizes](https://blog.epectec.com/via-in-pad-plugging-or-plated-process-and-the-effect-on-pcb-hole-sizes) [![Cross Section Example of a PCB Filled Via](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/cross-section-example-of-a-pcb-filled-via.jpg "Cross Section Example of a PCB Filled Via")](https://blog.epectec.com/via-in-pad-plugging-or-plated-process-and-the-effect-on-pcb-hole-sizes) Written by [Jeff Forbus](https://blog.epectec.com/author/jeff-forbus) Posted on June 1, 2022 at 9:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) There are several reasons for the need to plug [printed circuit board (PCB)](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/) holes. Some of the most commonly seen reasons include properly tenting or covering the via with solder mask (isolation), to prevent entrapment (solder, chemistry, flux), to prevent solder starvation (wicking of solder in the hole/surface mount technology (SMT) placement directly on via), and for thermal or electrical purposes. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/via-in-pad-plugging-or-plated-process-and-the-effect-on-pcb-hole-sizes) --- ## [Custom Cable Assemblies and the Best Design Considerations](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assemblies-and-the-best-design-considerations) [![Shielded Cable Assembly](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/shielded-cable-assembly.jpg "Shielded Cable Assembly")](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assemblies-and-the-best-design-considerations) Written by [Justin Bickford](https://blog.epectec.com/author/justin-bickford) Posted on May 25, 2022 at 9:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When designing a [custom cable assembly](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/), it can be more in-depth than you would initially think. All you have to do is make connections, right? What could be intricate about that? If care is not taken during the design process, it could lead to unintentional failures or incorrect functionality down the line. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/custom-cable-assemblies-and-the-best-design-considerations) --- ## [Why High-Tech Multi-Layer PCB Features Add Cost and Process Time - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/why-high-tech-multi-layer-pcb-features-add-cost-and-processing-time-q-and-a) [![Why High-Tech Multi-Layer PCB Features Add Cost and Processing Time](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/email-images/webinar-why-high-tech-multi-layer-pcb-features-add-cost-and-processing-time.jpg "Why High-Tech Multi-Layer PCB Features Add Cost and Processing Time")](https://blog.epectec.com/why-high-tech-multi-layer-pcb-features-add-cost-and-processing-time-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on May 24, 2022 at 2:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [Why High-Tech Multi-Layer PCB Features Add Cost and Processing Time](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/05-20-2022/why-high-tech-multi-layer-pcb-features-add-cost-and-processing-time.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, Angie Brown, PCB Product Manager at Epec. We have compiled these questions into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/why-high-tech-multi-layer-pcb-features-add-cost-and-processing-time-q-and-a) --- ## [Top 7 PCB Data Discrepancies and Issues for DFM and How to Avoid Them](https://blog.epectec.com/top-7-pcb-data-discrepancies-and-issues-for-dfm-and-how-to-avoid-them) [![PCB Dimensional Discrepancy](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/pcb-dimensional-discrepancy.jpg "PCB Dimensional Discrepancy")](https://blog.epectec.com/top-7-pcb-data-discrepancies-and-issues-for-dfm-and-how-to-avoid-them) Written by [Jeff Forbus](https://blog.epectec.com/author/jeff-forbus) Posted on May 16, 2022 at 9:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When it comes to manufacturing [printed circuit boards (PCB)](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/), providing your PCB supplier with a clean data package can decrease cycle time and ensure requirements are clearly understood. 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