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PCB designs with high-power applications – demands and considerations
High-power applications are those that require a lot of power to operate. This is usually because they are used in devices that need to be able to run for a long time without being plugged in.
How an advanced product specification leads to reliable PCBs
Our PCB specification includes over a 100 different requirements or criteria, all of which must be met in the manufacture of PCBs for our customers - all to make reliable PCBs.
New energy vehicles vs. traditional – what is the difference in relation to PCBs?
The automotive industry is undergoing a revolutionary change. The electronic part in the new energy vehicle is more involved and advanced, and with this in mind, the demands on the PCBs will increase in various ways.
PCB Etchback Processes
PCB etchback is a process applied within to maintain optimized routing signals between multiple layers within printed circuit boards.
European supply chain delivers top quality with short lead times
Meet Cecilia Snell, Quality System and Operations Manager in NCAB’s Factory Management Europe team. She tells us about the NCAB European supply chain and the work of the Factory Management team in Europe.
Semi-Flex PCBs vs. Flex PCBs
When choosing PCBs that can bend into place, electrical engineers have a choice between using flex and semi-flex PCBs. Following is a basic overview of how these two types of PCBs differ and their uses in modern electrical devices.
Taiwan’s viable supply chain for HMLV, quick turn and high technology
NCAB Group’s sourcing strategy includes a variety of locations, and we have Factory Teams in China, Europe & Taiwan. Learn more about our team in Taiwan.
Electronics are transforming the world
Electronics trends in general and electrical vehicle charger in particular - learn more about important driving trends within electronics.
How to get the optimum out of a PCB factory – 7 important tips from our Factory Management
Learn all about what to think about to get the optimum out of a PCB factory.
Via Hole Design – a cautionary tale
Imagine you are a start-up company. You spent a year designing a product from start to finish. You have built the prototypes; there were some snags along the way but ultimately, the end product is perfect. You’re finally ready for volume production. Once you use multiple suppliers pricing out your bare board, you discover there’s […]
NCAB and the Sustainable Development Goals
Through our sustainability work, and with our stakeholders, we are working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with our main contribution being to 9 out of the 17 goals. The Global Goals document, and its targets, will serve as an important guide in our work to further build our sustainability strategy and thus develop […]
HDI - high density interconnect PCBs - design trends
With a higher wiring density per unit area than conventional PCBs, HDIs require different designs. Here you can read about HDI PCB designs & trends.
Via hole protection - what is it and when can it be used
Via hole protection is a PCB manufacturing technique in which the via hole is filled with solder mask or epoxy.
Thermal management in electronic systems is becoming increasingly important
In today's electronics industry there are increasing calls for special thermal management solutions. NCAB's experts tell about the methods available.
PCB materials - how to make the right choice
Dielectric materials are an important consideration when designing and producing PCBs. They influence both the mechanical and electrical properties of the PCB which is more and more important in the fast moving PCB industry. As features such as blind and buried vias, multilayer HDI stack-ups and high frequency signals become more common, the dielectric materials […]
Alleviate price increases with your PCB designs
There are many articles that have explained the reasoning for the increased pricing, including this one here [Prices of Copper-Clad Laminates Continue to Rise (iconnect007.com)]. We are going to focus on how you can respond, but understanding some of the driving factors to increased price and lead time. One of the biggest impacts to a […]
Applications of PCBs – use field engineering experts on your design
Have your PCB supplier involved early in the design phase First, let’s discuss a resource like this. At NCAB Group, they are field application engineers (FAEs). The benefit here is an experienced field application engineer will have worked on many PCBs for a variety of applications and have the capability and knowledge to recommend […]
PCB Button Plating - what is it, when and why is it needed?
First let’s discuss the basics when it comes to a typical rigid PCB. During the production process with a rigid PCB, we would image and etch our inner layer cores, laminate them together, drill and plate with Electro Deposited copper (ED copper), and then move on to pattern plating. So you have copper foil […]
The changing world of PCBs
What impact will the upcoming technical trends have on the PCB industry? Chris Nuttall, COO NCAB Group gives his view about this.
Our technical team - always ready to support you
Jeffrey Beauchamp – Technical / Engineering Manager at NCAB Group USA Jeffrey has been with NCAB since 2003. What are your responsibilities as Technical / Engineering Manager?I am responsible for supporting our customers with technical guidance, mentoring and assisting our team of technicians across North America and qualifying and maintaining our Domestic supplier base. What […]
Understanding White PCB Solder Mask for LED Lighting Applications
One example in particular is lighting applications. Found in vehicles, city infrastructure and warehouses, LED lighting is developing into a nuanced application that seeks to bring precise brightness and color for the perfect aesthetic. When it comes to lighting, the PCB can be the difference between a clean white glow in a room, or […]
The road to sustainable operations
What is sustainability work all about in practice and how can businesses get to a point where they are making a real difference?
Soft cost drivers in PCB production
Soft cost drivers – an important factor That reason is whether your role is managerial, commercial or technical there is a good chance that you have an interest in ensuring that the printed circuit boards you are purchasing, designing or assembling are as efficient as they can be in terms of achieving what we […]
Our way of conducting sustainability audits
Here is our sustainability audit process, in brief: Normally it takes two days to complete the full sustainability audit, and one day to do the follow-up audit. Every audit is done on factory site in accordance with a detailed template comprised of six parts: Management System Human Rights Labour and Working Conditions Health and Safety […]
KTH Formula Student
Why is this project of interest for NCAB? “NCAB strive to fill up with new expertise in the field of technology and hence a broad recruitment base is needed. We want to attract all young people regardless of who you are and where you come from, both to encourage young people’s technological interest and at […]
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