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PCB Trace Width and Spacing: Calculations and Real-World Applications

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on January 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM

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.

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Achieving Flexibility: The Craft of Coiled Cable Assemblies

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on December 18, 2024 at 8:48 AM

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.

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Innovations in Custom Battery Pack Enclosures and Configurations

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on December 3, 2024 at 9:07 AM

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.

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Using Equivalent Wire and Connectors to Save Time and Money – Q&A

Written by Epec Engineered Technologies
Posted on November 20, 2024 at 9:13 AM

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.

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An Introduction to Printed Circuit Board Markings

Written by Angie Brown
Posted on November 14, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Markings serve two main purposes on printed circuit boards - identification and traceability. Both types of markings are done to the specifications of our customers, but in the absence of specific requirements, our standard markings are applied.

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

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F1 Rating for Outdoor Plastic HMI Enclosures - UL 746C

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on October 30, 2024 at 8:18 AM

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.

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High-Density Energy Storage: The Frontier of Custom Battery Design

Written by Anton Beck
Posted on October 22, 2024 at 9:16 AM

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.

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Sourcing Specialty Connectors: Low-Cost Cable Assembly Manufacturing

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on October 17, 2024 at 9:03 AM

Custom cable assemblies are terminated with a wide range of connector types. These range from the simplest of connections that include ring, spade, and fork terminals, to highly specialized circular connectors used for military and aerospace applications. For the latter, some connector families are single-sourced and only available from a single connector manufacturer.

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Overall Processes of Manufacturing Custom Cable Assemblies

Written by Steven J Goodman
Posted on October 8, 2024 at 9:13 AM

Within the complexities of modern manufacturing, the creation of custom cable assemblies stands out as a testament to both engineering precision and the nuanced understanding of materials science. These engineered products are tailored to meet the specific needs of various applications and are pivotal in powering, connecting, and ensuring the reliability of a wide range of electronic devices and systems from dozens of industries.

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2024 Shipping Forecast: A Perfect Storm of Challenges

Written by Kendall Paradise
Posted on October 2, 2024 at 8:18 AM

Peak Season is a term that is thrown around the shipping industry and generally refers to one of 4 major shipping events during a calendar year: Lunar (Chinese) New Year, which ranges from January to February, Back-to-School, which ranges from June to August, “Peak Season”, the pre-holiday peak (from August to October), and Golden Week, the holiday that takes place from Oct. 1-7 and results in a complete manufacturing shut down.

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