Sunday, April 7, 2013

Understanding The Benefits Of Printing A Custom Circuit Board

By Alba Durham


The industry of electronics have changed over time as technology becomes more advanced. Nowadays, most electronic manufacturers are offering printed circuit boards as opposed to a typical breadboard. This ushers in an easier and more efficient assembly, which is ideal for high-volume productions. The custom circuit board is used to support and connect a material's electrical parts mechanically.

Before, designing the breadboards are exclusive only to large manufacturers because of the costs it entails. With the dawn of printing custom boards, however, small-time electronics builders and hobbyists have found more options to create a professional-looking, durable and practical design for the PCB. Organizing a messy prototype to neat circuit boards are now easier than ever.

Many designers and manufacturers favor the use of PCB because of its cost-efficiency, ability to hold the parts better even in adverse conditions and flexibility in size. This is a feasible option for small and large-scale enterprises alike. This is a popular choice in creating a prototype design for any system, indeed.

In most cases, the size of the breadboard determines the final size of the circuits. Since the breadboards are intended to be reused, they are not cut in the process. The boards come in a variety of sizes that are often retained. On the other hand, customized boards have one specific size suited to fit the circuit's pattern. In fact, you can create an odd-shaped board to precisely fit the custom enclosure.

In terms of durability, PCBs are far more superior, too. The copper conductors are bonded securely on the board unlike the point-to-point wiring. Hence, it remains intact even during strong motility. The components are also soldered in the printed circuits. This can further fortify the board, making it durable even with heavy usage.

Designing PCB is more practical in terms of costs, too, whether in large or small-scale production. Printed boards cost less compared to hand-building a prototype, especially in making a simple circuit. This becomes even more cost-effective as it deals with larger quantity. The latest innovations in the PC software allows real-time transfer of designs to different manufacturing areas for production. This does not only cut down the costs, but it helps save time as well.

Moreover, the appearance of printed CBs are far tidier. Since the circuits are designed in a software, it is the program that arranges the components. This can improve the system's performance even more while keeping its appearance neat and tidy. The parts are evenly spaced and the traces are all uniform and symmetrical.

Since the point-to-point wiring has also been eliminated, the breadboard looks more professional, sleeker and less complicated. This balances flexibility and permanence of wires to prevent knocking them out, especially for project keeping. Furthermore, this allows you to add silk-screened text or artwork on your board.

In summary, custom circuit board is indeed the ultimate solution for different challenges and shortcomings that a typical circuit board faces. Presently, anybody may be able to come up with a professional PCB without having to spend too much. It is not as time-consuming or as complicated as the other means while it provides equal efficiency and functionality.




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