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PCB Mounting Techniques: Comparing Through-Hole, Surface Mount and Press-Fit

Posted by Bead Electronics on Aug 15, 2024 8:14:53 PM

Found in everyday devices such as smartphones, computers, TVs,  and home appliances, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies or PCBAs play a pivotal role in electronic manufacturing.  Electrical components are mounted onto the PCB using a variety of techniques. 

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Topics: Bead Electronics, Manufacturing, PCB Design

Best Practices of PCB Design

Posted by Bead Electronics on Dec 26, 2023 8:00:00 AM

When it comes to PCB Design, not all design parameters are as stringent or clearly laid out as military specifications, or mil-spec. There aren't always clear guidelines for a given project, even if the design intent is clear. Because of that, you instead must fall back on industry best practices for PCB design.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, Bead Electronics, PCB Design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Innovations With PCB Manufacturing Through 3D Printing

Posted by Bead Electronics on May 26, 2023 12:07:35 PM

There have been notable innovations in 3D printing recently which have paved the way for discoveries in PCB manufacturing and electronic component design.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, PCB Design

Cleaning Up Your PCB Layout

Posted by Bead Electronics on Dec 13, 2022 8:00:00 AM

The field of printed circuit board (PCB) design is massive, and growing at a nearly 14% rate today. These circuit boards power so many of the electrical components that we all use and rely on each and every day.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, Custom Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, PCB Design

The Value of Using Connector Pins and Pin Headers on PCBs

Posted by Bead Electronics on Jan 20, 2022 2:00:00 PM

Printed circuit boards (PCBs), sometimes referred to as printed wiring boards (PWBs), were some of the first forms of connecting devices in the early days of electronics.

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Topics: PCB Contact Pins, Custom Connectors, Bead Electronics, Bead Industries, PCB Design, Aerospace, Pin Insertion, Defense

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