Prototype PCB fabrication is the process of designing and manufacturing printed circuit boards. As we know, these prototype circuit boards mechanically support and electrically connect electronics using conductive pathways etched into the boards themselves.
Most of the features on a PCB are etched from copper sheets that have been laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. If a PCB has one copper layer, it is considered to be a single-sided circuit board. Double sided boards or multi-layer boards contain two or more layers of conductive copper than the standard single sided board.
As we know, multi-layered PCBs allow for a much improved component density than their single-sided counterparts. The vias (or the plated-through holes of the board) connect different layers of conductors with ease. The most advanced of these types of PCBs may contain different components such as capacitors, resistors, active devices, and others, embedded in the substrate.
The best prototype PCBs in the U.S. are designed with the latest software products and use the most modern Panelization technologies available today. Pentalogix uses its Smart DFM software in conjunction with its Panelization software to create the best and most trusted printed circuit boards in North America. All brought to you for the best price you’ll be able to find anywhere in the country.
What is the importance of such precise software and manufacturing techniques? Consider the following. Each PCB board is designed uniquely to fit its intended purpose. Engineers have to use software to properly customize the circuit designs on the board. The reason for this is that the spaces between the electrical pathways are often 0.04 inches across or smaller. The location of the holes for component leads are also laid out.
If you’re obsessed with prototype PCB assembly, consider taking a look at Pentalogix. Pentalogix uses software they developed to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry they work in. They have a reputation amongst engineers and contractors alike that is second to none, thanks to their use of cutting edge, proprietary technology. If industry experience and innovation are criteria of yours, consider this: Pentalogix has been around since 2002, giving them more experience and know-how with the prototype circuit board than most of their competitors operating anywhere around the globe.