Design Considerations: PCBs in Electric Vehicles
Highly computerized electric vehicles utilize several circuit technologies to power everything from dashboard controls to charging units. The printed circuit boards, flexible printed circuits, and flexible heaters used in these vehicles have the same base design as those used in internal combustion engine automotive vehicles. …Read More
Printed Circuit Board Design Checklist
Is your printed circuit board ready for production? There are several design factors to consider before finalizing and submitting your PCB design for production.
The checklist below represents common issues our engineers have identified over decades of reviewing PCB design submissions. This is not an exhaustive …Read More
Keypad Design Factors That Impact Performance
Keypad assemblies designed correctly and made with suitable materials can be highly reliable. That’s not the case if poor design and manufacturing choices are made.
The top factors that impact keypad longevity are:
Contamination entering the switch cavity
Contamination inside the switch cavity
Exceeding switch contact …Read More
What Data is Required for a PCB Design Quote?
Tramonto Circuits provides 98.9% of its quotes within 24 hours. To put it simply, we’ve nailed down the quote process for PCB design pretty well over the years. Here’s what you should expect to be able to provide in order to get the most accurate …Read More
Four Circuit Board Specifications to Consider
When it comes down to the specifics of designing your circuits, there are certain things to consider. Make sure your design partner knows the answer to your questions before getting too far in on your flexible circuit or printed circuit board design project. Think ahead …Read More
3 Things you Should Expect From your PCB Design & Assembly Partner
Finding the right design and assembly partner for your printed circuit board projects can sometimes be a game of trial and error. If you’re starting a new search for the right partner or considering switching to a more reliable company, commit to these three expectations. …Read More
Why you Should Always do a DFM Analysis
Let’s get this out of the way – You should always perform a design for manufacturing (DFM analysis) of your products. Because Tramonto Circuits can review your circuit files free of charge, we’ll provide you a few more reasons why to get this done (as …Read More
Consider This: Circuit Design for Mfg or Application
Circuit Design for Manufacture or Application?
Design for Manufacture or DFM has been a common topic for circuit designers for a long time. Before manufacturers started publishing their capabilities on websites, a trip would be scheduled to the supplier so that designers could talk with the …Read More