Printed Circuit Boards- The Building Blocks of Electronic Devices

Even though they are a very small component, without printed circuit boards, we would not have the amazing electronic s that surrounds us. Printed circuit boards are basically of two types, rigid printed circuit boards and flexible printed circuit boards. Flex printed circuit boards are a very common sight if we really give the internal parts of our electronics a good second look. The green background with silver traces present under the outer covering of your favorite electronic is nothing but a printed circuit board.

  A printed circuit board is nothing but a small mechanical device that is responsible for holding your device in place. They mostly consist of a copper layer present between two layers of non-conductive material. Once completely built, the printed circuit board is subjected to the process of etching which leads to the formation of traces on the circuit board.

Printed circuit board manufacturers have developed new software called as process management which has improved production, has made designing and automation more functional. This software also is cost effective and comparatively easy to use than the earlier one. A study done in 2010 in the United States of America concluded that there is a 250% increase in counterfeit incidents. These counterfeit parts are of inferior quality and decrease the performance of your electronic device. The only way to avoid such counterfeit parts is to collaborate with the original component manufacturer or their authorized distributors. 

Conclusion:
Manufacturers try and keep up beat with the advances in technology by introducing new and innovative printed circuit boards.



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