San Francisco Circuits

PCB Shortages : Specifically affecting PCB production, certain raw materials are in high demand and short supply, such as copper foil and aluminum. This graph shows price increases in copper via London Metal Exchange from April 2019 to March 2022. Read more: http://ow.ly/JEus50IZxkL

Industry Focus: PCBs for the Automotive Industry A single automobile can contain as many as 45 circuit boards. With ever-advancing automotive technologies, that number is sure to be shattered on an annual basis for the foreseeable future. The circuit boards themselves are becoming more complex and advanced; small form-factor HDI circuits and flex circuits formed to fit into narrow spaces and account for vibrations.... Read More: http://ow.ly/9zB550IZxap

Are component / IC shortages leaving your projects stuck in limbo? Read our latest PCB Component / IC Shortages Status Report here for more info & mitigation strategies: http://ow.ly/oWp750IZx17

Industry Focus: PCB Manufacturing / Assembly for Computers & High Performance Computing Applications. When it comes to modern computing, like AI, quantum computing, machine-learning/deep learning, and crypto-mining, the PCB and components of the application can become quite complex. The advancements in modern technologies of computing systems could also not be made without similar advancement strides in printed circuit technologies - high density SMD components, micro & burie...d vias, and IPC standards. Features: Common Use Cases Best Practices Capabilities Testing & Inspection Guidelines Read More: http://ow.ly/QzQA50HxkrJ

Creating Medical PCBs can mean life or death for a patient. Which is why there are strict standards and guidelines for all medical board applications. Our new medical industry page shares some common medical PCB applications, and the important standards to follow: http://ow.ly/24kE50GyVIc

Don’t let a PCB manufacturing mistake turn into an expensive waste of time and money! One single mistake when planning the fabrication of a PCB can lead to delays, or problems with production, so we created a seamless manufacturing checklist to prevent mistakes before they happen. Fill out the checklist based on what you need, download it, print it, and/or submit it to us to get started on a quote right away: http://ow.ly/k5pa50GmExd... Through our many years of experience, we've learned a thing or two about preventing PCB manufacturing problems before they happen.

What if you didn't need that programming connector in your designs? How much smaller could the device be? Smartphones are the epitome of what would be considered a design where not one square micron of space is wasted. Why not your design? Learn more about Pogo-pin based interfaces here: http://ow.ly/AW3050BOFpz

There are three important things to consider when routing high speed USB lines: Trace width Trace spacing Trace length... Learn more about why these are important in our new Trace Widths article: http://ow.ly/Rd8H50Bx3iM

Did you know the following trace-related specifications begin to drive up bare #PCB fabrication costs? - Trace widths narrower than 5 mils (0.005) - Trace spacing closer than 5 mils - Via holes with a diameter smaller than 8 mils... - Trace thickness thinner or thicker than 1 ounce (which equates to 1.4 mils) - Differential pairs and controlled lengths or trace impedance Learn more: https://www.sfcircuits.com/pcb-school/pcb-trace-widths

How do you keep up with all the new technology in microelectronics? How do you fit all of the components on a #PCB as devices become smaller and smaller? Answers and more in our new post on making sure your devices function well even with increasingly smaller form factors.... Learn more: https://www.sfcircuits.com//microelectronics-pcb-production #microelectronics #electronics #PCB #electricalengineering

Here’s an example of a 4-layer board containing varying trace widths and types. The thicker traces have been optimized for current carrying capacity and are used for peripherals or power-related functions that demand higher power, such as fans, motors, and general power delivery to lower level components. Learn more: https://www.sfcircuits.com/pcb-school/pcb-trace-widths

Our about page just got a facelift! Check it out and learn more about San Francisco Circuits. Read more: http://ow.ly/9Tkq50AVSQf

When it comes to sensitive government data and information it’s vital that we adhere to specific guidelines. Being NIST 800-171 compliant means we are able to protect sensitive customer data. Learn more: https://www.sfcircuits.com//san-francisco-circuits-announc

We are pleased to announce we have achieved NIST 800-171 compliancemeaning we are able to protect sensitive government data and information following federal guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Blog post: https://www.sfcircuits.com//san-francisco-circuits-announc

Want your #PCB prototype in the fastest turnaround times in the industry? We can turn bare boards in 24 hours and fabricated and assembled boards in 48. Get your quote today! http://ow.ly/PtIK50zDaVl

San Francisco Circuits gets #PCB prototypes turned fast. PCB prototyping services will get you a bare board fab assembly in 24 hours. *Fab & assembly will be around 48 hours. *Some restrictions do apply. ... Learn more! https://www.sfcircuits.com/pcb-pr/prototype-pcb-fabrication

A surface finish is essential for making a reliable connection between the #PCB and the electronic component. A surface finish has two major functions, to provide a solderable surface for sufficient soldering components to the PCB, and to protect any exposed copper from oxidizing. Learn more: https://www.sfcircuits.com/pcb-product/pcb-surface-finishes

San Francisco Circuits would like to assure our customers that we are still able to get your #PCB fabrication and Assembly projects complete during these troubling times. We are ready and able to help.

"Thank you very much for speeding up the process and delivering the boards on time." Read more: http://ow.ly/Ag1X50z0a3Z