ISO 13485 for Medical PCBA: How It Ensures Zero-Defect Quality in Life-Critical Devices

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Do you have a medical device that needs zero-defect quality? Read along to know more about the ISO 13485 Quality Management System. Medical devices are equipment that can diagnose, monitor, or even treat some illnesses. These devices interact with human beings with medical conditions. With this, they should be safe, compliant, reliable, and maintained. One…

IATF 16949 Certification Explained: Why Automotive PCB Suppliers Must Have It

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There are different kinds of certifications that you may encounter during PCB fabrication. Some of them include IPC-A-600, UL, ISO 9001, ISPO 14001, RoHS, to name a few. These are global certification standards affecting quality, reliability, safety, environmental management, etc. However, automotive manufacturers are now pursuing IATF 16949 certification targeted for automotive applications. Here you’ll…

Turnkey vs Consigned PCB Assembly: Cost-Benefit Analysis for Different Project Sizes

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Deciding on what procurement type to use for your PCB manufacturing? Look here to see if you need a turnkey or consigned type PCB assembly process. After completing your design and preparing for mass production, you may ask: How do I continue sourcing the materials for my products? Should I let my PCB manufacturer source…

HDI PCB Design Guide: How to Achieve Higher Density for 5G and IoT Devices

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Ready to make 5G/IoT projects? Read this article for an overview of designing HDI PCBs for 5G and IoT PCB design and production have evolved throughout the years. From simple single-sided or multilayer boards, to highly sophisticated High-Density (HDI) PCBs. Each technological advancement in printed circuit boards can be used across various technologies. One such…

Applications of Flexible and Rigid-Flex PCBs in Wearables and Medical Devices

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When to Use Flexible and Rigid-Flex PCBs: Real Applications in Wearables and Medical Devices Are you planning to use flex PCBs on your projects? Can’t decide whether to use flexible or rigid-flex on them. This article should help you with your decision. Introduction Modern flex PCBs emerged when polyimide films were developed in the 1960’s….

From Prototype to High‑Volume Production: 7 Steps to Scale Your PCB Assembly Smoothly

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After designing and bringing up a successful prototype, your next step could be to scale up for mass production. There are sizeable differences between preparing for a prototype build versus preparing for mass production. It’s important not to get overwhelmed with the process and plan. What’s good is that UET PCB (https://uetpcb.com/turnkey-pcb-assembly/) has a turn-key…

Complete Guide to Multimeter Symbols

We often need multimeters to measure various electrical values. We use it daily for many technical tasks. A multimeter helps us check voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. From home repairs to professional electrical work, multimeters are indispensable. However, you may feel confused when you first look at the dial and buttons. That’s where understanding multimeter…