Why Consider Using Through Hole Printed Circuit Boards? In the printed circuit board business, there are two primary ways to mount components onto the circuit board: through-hole mounting and surface mounting. Through-hole mounting is the older technology and requires the circuit board manufacturer to drill holes through the PCB and place leads into the holes. More recently, surface mounted technology has taken over the field. Through-Hole Components Through-hole components come in one of two types

How to Create an Electronic Prototype Do you have a big idea for a new electronic product? We all know that ideas are a dime a dozen, so if you really want to get your idea off the ground, eventually you’ll need to create a prototype. A prototype, simply put, is a physical manifestation of a product. There are many important reasons to create a prototype. In this article, we’ll also review some quick tips

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are at the heart of modern electronics—but as devices become smaller, more powerful, and more widely used in harsh environments, protecting these sensitive components has become more critical than ever. That’s where conformal coating in PCB protection steps in as a game-changer. Whether it’s a consumer product exposed to daily wear or a military-grade device deployed in extreme climates, PCBs need an added layer of protection. Conformal coating provides exactly that:

As modern electronics continue to shrink in size while growing in complexity, Flexible PCB Assembly has emerged as a game-changing solution. From medical devices and smartphones to aerospace systems and wearables, flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) are paving the way for innovative designs that were once considered impossible with rigid boards. But like any technology, flexible PCB assembly brings both impressive advantages and unique challenges. At BoardAssembly.com, we specialize in delivering high-quality flexible PCB solutions

  Before the 1960s, the through-hole assembly process for mounting components onto printed circuit boards was the only game in town. It was labor-intensive and required a lot of space, but it was the only option. That all changed with the rise of surface mount technology (SMT), which allows for components to be mounted directly onto a printed circuit board’s surface. Since SMT doesn’t require drilling holes through a PCB, its components are much smaller