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Designing for IPC Class III - Meeting Aerospace-Grade PCB Standards

Designing for IPC Class III - Meeting Aerospace-Grade PCB Standards
The Purpose of Cell Balancing for Battery Packse

The Purpose of Cell Balancing for Battery Packs
Selecting High-Frequency Materials for Enhanced PCB Performance

Selecting High-Frequency Materials for Enhanced PCB Performance
Critical Manufacturing Process Steps of Rigid-Flex PCBs

Critical Manufacturing Process Steps of Rigid-Flex PCBs
What Causes Cable Assemblies to Fail and How to Avoid Them

What Causes Cable Assemblies to Fail and How to Avoid Them
Microcontroller-Based Hot Swapping of Batteries

Microcontroller-Based Hot Swapping of Batteries
Advantages and Disadvantages of Thinner PCB Designs

Advantages and Disadvantages of Thinner PCB Designs
Developing Custom Test Fixtures for MIL-DTL-38999 Cable Assemblies

Developing Custom Test Fixtures for MIL-DTL-38999 Cable Assemblies
PCB Through Hole Plating: PCB Etchback vs Standard PCB Vias and Holes

PCB Through Hole Plating: PCB Etchback vs Standard PCB Vias and Holes
Lithium Battery Cell Models And The Industry Shifts 21700 Vs 18650

Lithium Battery Cell Models and the Industry Shifts 21700 vs. 18650
Impact of the Toxic Substances Control Act on Custom Cable Assemblies

Impact of the Toxic Substances Control Act on Custom Cable Assemblies
Why Rigid-Flex PCBs Are Ideal for Portable Electronic Devices

Why Rigid-Flex PCBs Are Ideal for Portable Electronic Devices
Engineering Yourself Into a Corner With a PCB Design

Engineering Yourself Into a Corner With a PCB Design
Protection Circuit Modules for Custom Battery Packs

Protection Circuit Modules for Custom Battery Packs
Best Practices for Custom Cable Assembly Drawings

Best Practices for Custom Cable Assembly Drawings
High Speed PCBs and 5G Technology

High-Speed PCBs and 5G Technology Considerations and Challenges
Proven Technologies When Developing a Battery Pack

Switch Technologies for Military and Aerospace Bezel Assemblies
Proven Technologies When Developing a Battery Pack

Proven Technologies When Developing a Battery Pack
Using Silicone Jacketed Cables in Medical Applications

Using Silicone Jacketed Cables in Medical Applications
Cost Benefits of Using Rigid-Flex PCB vs. Rigid PCB and Cable Assembly

Cost Benefits of Using Rigid-Flex PCB vs. Rigid PCB and Cable Assembly
The Coming Demand For Touch Screens In Electronics Industry

The Coming Demand For Touch Screens In Electronics Industry
Battery Certifications: Mandatory, Optional, And The Unknown

Battery Certifications: Mandatory, Optional, And The Unknown
Differences Between Through Hole and Surface Mount PCB Designs

Differences Between Through Hole and Surface Mount PCB Designs
Flexible Heaters: Selecting the Right Mounting Method for Your Application

Flexible Heaters: Selecting the Right Mounting Method for Your Application
How Custom Ethernet Cables are Changing the World for Data Transmission

How Custom Ethernet Cables are Changing the World for Data Transmission
Overview of Flammability Requirements for Custom Cables

Overview of Flammability Requirements for Custom Cables
PCB Specifications: Don’t Over-Spec, Over-Pay

PCB Specifications: Don’t Over-Spec, Over-Pay
Lead Acid vs. Lithium Military Battery Packs: What You Need to Know

Lead Acid vs. Lithium Military Battery Packs: What You Need to Know
When to Use PET and FPC Circuits in a Membrane Switch Design

When to Use PET and FPC Circuits in a Membrane Switch Design
How Rigid-Flex PCB Design Configurations are Advancing

How Rigid-Flex PCB Design Configurations are Advancing
Tactical Targeting Network Technology: What It Is and What You Need to Know

Tactical Targeting Network Technology: What It Is and What You Need to Know
How RF Trends in Electronics Are Impacting Connectors

How RF Trends in Electronics Are Impacting Connectors
New Technology Enables Next-Gen Portable Battery Operated IoT Devices

New Technology Enables Next-Gen Portable Battery Operated IoT Devices
Environmental Factors When Designing User Interface Assemblies

Environmental Factors When Designing User Interface Assemblies
How Flex Circuits and Wearable Tech are Changing the World of Medicine

How Flex Circuits and Wearable Tech are Changing the World of Medicine
Changing and Crossing Cable Assembly Connectors

Changing and Crossing Cable Assembly Connectors
Lean Manufacturing Concerns for the Small Manufacturer

Lean Manufacturing Concerns for the Small Manufacturer
Smart HMI's and Capacitive Touch Technology for Medical Devices

Smart HMI's and Capacitive Touch Technology for Medical Devices
The Internet of Things: Why Now?

The Internet of Things: Why Now?
Everything to Know About Overmolded Cable Assemblies

Everything to Know About Overmolded Cable Assemblie
Acoustic Switch Technology Offers Rugged Capabilities for HMI's

Acoustic Switch Technology Offers Rugged Capabilities for HMI's
Futuristic Trends in Battery Charging Technology

Futuristic Trends in Battery Charging Technology
Designing and Managing Custom Battery Pack Plastic Enclosures

Designing and Managing Custom Battery Pack Plastic Enclosures
HMI Backlighting Options for Maximum Performance

HMI Backlighting Options for Maximum Performance
Rubber Keypad Comparison - Conductive and Non-Conductive Construction Differences

Rubber Keypad Comparison - Conductive & Non-Conductive Construction Differences
Choosing the Proper Components for Your Cable Assembly or Wire Harness

Choosing the Proper Components for Your Cable Assembly or Wire Harness
Using Heavy Copper and EXTREME Copper in PCB Design and Fabrication for Maximum Reliability

Using Heavy Copper and EXTREME Copper in PCB Design and Fabrication for Maximum Reliability
Latest Material and Construction Methods Provide the Highest Quality Rigid-Flex PCBs

Latest Material and Construction Methods Provide the Highest Quality Rigid-Flex PCBs
Added Value Electronics Can Turn Normal Batteries into Smart Battery Packs

Added Value Electronics Can Turn Normal Batteries into Smart Battery Packs
High Reliability Keypads - Design Factors That Affect Performance

High Reliability Keypads - Design Factors That Affect Performance
Printed Circuit Board Surface Finishes – Advantages and Disadvantages

Printed Circuit Board Surface Finishes – Advantages and Disadvantages
Optimal Membrane Switch Design For High Reliability Applications

Optimal Membrane Switch Design For High Reliability Applications
Meeting New Energy Star Efficiency Ratings with ECY Series Motors

Meeting New Energy Star Efficiency Ratings with ECY Series Motors
The Technology within Touch Panels

The Technology within Touch Panels - Resistive, Infrared, Surface and Projected Capacitive