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Category Archives: PCB Manufacturing

HDI PCB Capabilities Matter in Modern Electronics Manufacturing

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

HDI PCB or High-Density Interconnector Printed Control Boards, are essential for many of today’s higher-end electronics. With finer lines and spaces, higher connection pad density and other refinements, they enhance electrical performance; as they help reduce both the size and … Continue reading →

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Designing and Creating Circuit Boards Quickly Has Never Been Easier

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Turnaround times on production or fabrication of circuit boards is rarely thought of as a fast or rapid process. After all, the many steps involved typically translate to a very lengthy period. From the initial design and output to design … Continue reading →

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Timeline to the Future: Tracking Automotive PCB Applications

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

At some point in your life, curiosity might’ve prompted you to crack open a computer or another electronic device. With its interior exposed, you discovered an assortment of chips, circuits, and etchings painted upon a green canvas. That canvas, layers … Continue reading →

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Common Types of Printed Circuit Boards

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the heart of all electronic products, but not all are created equal.  There are many different types of printed circuit boards made from different materials and manufacturing specifications for a broad range of applications.  Since … Continue reading →

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Advanced PCB Fabrication Capabilities for Defense and Aerospace Applications

Posted on February 28, 2019 by

Advanced Circuits has been a leader in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry for over 25 years with a special focus on advanced PCB manufacturing capabilities for precision and on-time reliability.  We offer full service PCB fabrication services and in-house … Continue reading →

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PCB Board Fabrication & Assembly Under One Roof For A Better Prototyping Process

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Advanced Circuits offers the convenience of a one-stop shop for PCB manufacturing and assembly.  Our customers rely on our expanded capabilities, certifications, and in-house assembly services to meet all their PCB design requirements for both quickturn prototypes and production runs. … Continue reading →

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How to Check Gerber Files for Issues or Missing Data Prior to Manufacturing

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

Gerber files are the industry’s preferred file format for manufacturing printed circuit boards.  Most PCB design software has the ability to output the design data in Gerber format to represent a design’s copper layer images, solder mask, legend, and drill … Continue reading →

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A One-Stop Shop Approach to PCB Manufacturing

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Advanced Circuits is the leading one-stop shop for full-service PCB manufacturing and quickturn, prototype quantity PCB assembly under one roof.  Since 1989 the company has grown to become the third largest PCB manufacturer in North America by offering the industry’s … Continue reading →

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Advanced Circuits Makes PCB Prototyping Easy

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

Advanced Circuits is well known in the industry for its impeccable quality, outstanding customer service, and trusted reliability.  Combine that with expanded manufacturing capabilities for both PCB prototyping and production quantities, and you have the best choice for all of … Continue reading →

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A Trusted Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Partner

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

Advanced Circuits has been a pioneer in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry since 1989, always innovating to create the best quality, service, and fast turn times with expanded capabilities.  We have grown to become North America’s third largest PCB … Continue reading →

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