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The printed circuit board (PCB) is the heart of all electronic designs. It is used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, or traces, etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. It is also referred to as printed wiring board (PWB).

A PCB populated with electronic components becomes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).

PCBs are rugged, inexpensive, and can be highly reliable – if designed correctly, the resulting PCBA will withstand all the pressures exerted on it during manufacturing, assembly and use.For optimal design, the designer must consider the intended form, fit and function. Then, the operating conditions that the device will see must be evaluated. Those conditions include temperature, vibration, humidity, motion, shock, atmospheric pressure, exposure to elements and other potential-ectromechanical conditions. The PCB design must support the power required for the component population aboard while supporting the intended function of the device. There are considerations for the susceptibility of the device to radiated or conducted electro-magnetic end radio-frequency interference. As well, there is need for consideration of the potential of EMI and RFI the device may produce, as well as these types of interference the device may be introduced to. All these conditions must be dealt with. All of those considerations affect the printed circuit materials that can comply with regulations,operate in the conditions and function as intended. Next, the cost impact of various types of potential constriction must be considered. The goal in material selection and PCB design overall is to accommodate the functions required and the ability to reliably produce the desired results in the volume that application dictates. The ultimate results yield the best ratio of price and performance.

Layout effort for higher volume, harsh environments or critical criteria dictated by application or governing regulations have an enormous impact on design effort and cost impact. Typically, the more engineering invested on the front side leads to more robust and reliable production designs. Often, a circuit project that requires consideration for many tough conditions may require several hours of development per pin. In less complex conditions and for simple switching circuits, the development may only be a few minutes per pin.

Amtech has the experience and expertise to develop PCB designs than meet the need at either end of that spectrum or anywhere within it.

Amtech design practices are considered per the electronics industry's PCB design, assembly, and quality control standards established by the IPC organization, unless the customer or application requires a more stringent set of guidelines.

Amtech Electrocircuits is an Altium registered design service bureau. From concept or schematic, we have the ability to accept your input ‘as is’ and return to you a design that meets your needs. Our goal is to exceed your expectations.