PCB Manufacturer & PCB Assembly

Choosing the Right Substrate Materials for PCB Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on March 20, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team - PF

The PCB substrate, professionally known as copper clad laminate, forms the base of every PCB. Understanding how to select the right substrate material is essential for ensuring your PCB performs reliably under real-world conditions.

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Building Better PCBs: Key Design Strategies and Modern Manufacturing Tips

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Abiola

PCB design is the process of creating detailed layouts that connect electronic components on a circuit board. Building better PCBs starts with mastering essential design strategies and understanding modern manufacturing processes. This article guides engineers, students, and organizations through key principles, advanced techniques, common pitfalls, and how partnering with manufacturers like NextPCB can streamline your PCB development journey.

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Unlocking FPGA Innovation with Tang Nano 20K: Features, Advantages, and Applications

Posted on March 10, 2025 by NextPCB

Comprehensive introduction of Tang Nano 20K application and how nextpcb provides pcb assembly prototyping service.

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Enhancing IoT Connectivity with SIM7600 Series

Posted on September 11, 2025 by NextPCB

Combined with the application scenarios, detailed introduction of sim7600 series chip product parameters and advantages

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The most comprehensive introduction to FPC PCB design principles

Posted on January 23, 2025 by NextPCB

Flexible printed circuit (FPC), also known as soft circuit board, flexible circuit board, is a highly reliable and excellent flexible printed circuit board made of polyimide or polyester film as the substrate. It has the characteristics of high wiring density, light weight, thin thickness and good bending.

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PCB Positive and Negative Difference: From Design to Process

Posted on June 24, 2025 by nextpcb

Introduce the difference between pcb positive and negative process, application scenarios, advantages and disadvantages

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FPGA vs MCU : Understanding the Differences

Posted on November 20, 2024 by nextpcb

When it comes to embedded systems and electronics, two commonly discussed components are FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) and microcontrollers (MCUs). Both of these devices play critical roles in different applications, but they operate in fundamentally different ways. In this blog post, we'll explore the key differences between FPGAs and microcontrollers, covering their architecture, use cases, and advantages.

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How to Design Flex Boards: Materials, Layout Rules, and Cost Optimization

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Giana Zhang

Flex boards are designed to fit and twist into constrained and non-planar spaces. They owe this to the flexible substrate, typically made of polyimide or PET. Stiffeners may be attached to add rigidness and structural support to certain areas such as areas with surface mount parts or edge connectors.

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Capacitor Symbols: A Guide to Understanding the Different Types

Posted on March 24, 2026 by NextPCB-LL

Master every electronic symbol for capacitor with this engineer-to-engineer guide. Learn standard symbols, DFM tips, and PCBA best practices to optimize your BOM and prevent layout errors.

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PCB Thermal Design Case Study for Aluminum Core PCBs

Posted on November 07, 2025 by LL

Master aluminum core PCB thermal design. This guide analyzes a 4.8W case study, calculating a minimal 6.15K temperature rise and exploring dielectric layer challenges for reliable high-power electronics.

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PCB Thermal Design Case Study: Copper Thickness for Uniform Heat Load

Posted on November 13, 2025 by LL

How to choose PCB copper thickness for uniform heat: IPC-2152 sizing, k_eff modeling, plane & thermal-via design, plus NextPCB HQDFM tips for reliability.

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Tag: NextPCB Thick-copper PCBs PCB design Reflow Soldering PCB Stackup IPC Standard HQDFM pcb thermal design

10 kΩ Resistor: Principles, Advantages, and Applications in Electronic Design

Posted on October 15, 2025 by iotbyhvm - LL

Comprehensive guide to the 10 kΩ resistor: understand E-series standards, color codes, SMD vs through-hole packaging, power ratings, 555 timer applications, and I²C pull-up design. Perfect for electronics engineers and hobbyists seeking deep insight and practical selection tips.

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Tag: PCB Design & Layout PCB design PCBA through-hole assembly resistor SMD Components electronics

What Is RF PCB? Understanding the Core Differences from Digital Circuits

Posted on April 10, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team

Learn what is RF PCB and how it differs from digital circuits. This technical guide covers impedance matching, signal integrity, and 2026 trends like 6G and Sub-THz routing for engineers.

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RF PCB Routing Design: Physical Layout to Manufacturing-Driven Impedance Control

Posted on April 10, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team - L

Master RF PCB routing guidelines: trace length, smooth corners, and width transitions. Learn how DFM and stackup planning ensure precise impedance control.

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Tag: PCB design RF circuit PCB routing High-frequency PCB signal integrity (SI) PCB Stackup PCB Impedance Control HQDFM DFM

Top 10 Free PCB Design Software (2026)

Posted on April 09, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team - S

Discover the best free PCB design software in 2026. Compare KiCad, EasyEDA, Flux.ai, and more. Learn how to choose the right EDA tool for your hardware startup.

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PCB Design for IoT Devices: Layout, Stackup, Power & Reliability Challenges

Posted on March 23, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team - iotbyhvm

Design reliable IoT PCBs with proper layout, stackup planning, power integrity control, RF discipline, and long-term reliability strategies

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HDI PCB Design for Compact IoT Controllers: A Step-by-Step Project Guide

Posted on March 20, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team - iotbyhvm

Explore a step-by-step HDI PCB design workflow for compact IoT controllers using a 1+4+1 stackup for clean BGA fanout, stable power and RF routing

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Tag: HDI PCBs PCB design Blind & Buried Vias IoT products High-Speed PCB Design DFM stackup design

How to generate a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) file from KiCad?

Posted on April 08, 2026 by Carmen Zheng

With so many turnkey assembly providers, one would have thought the process of exporting a Bill of Materials or BOM, would be relatively straight forward. Unfortunately, for KiCad that is still not the case. In this article, we cover how to generate and build a complete Bill of Materials from KiCad for various PCBA services.

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PCB Panelization Design Guide: V-Score, Tab-Route & Cost Optimization

Posted on February 11, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team

Master PCB panelization (array) design to reduce manufacturing costs and improve assembly efficiency. Learn about V-scoring, tab-routing, fiducials, and 2026 DFM standards. Get a free quote from NextPCB today.

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PCB Layer Orientation Guide: Avoiding Mirrored Board Errors

Posted on February 11, 2026 by NextPCB Content Team

Learn how to prevent costly mirrored PCB errors with our expert guide on layer orientation, copper labeling best practices, and 2026 DFM standards for PCBA.

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Tag: Layer Orientation PCB manufacturing PCB design PCBA copper Gerber files DFM software electronics engineering

Choosing the Right Substrate Materials for PCB Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide

Building Better PCBs: Key Design Strategies and Modern Manufacturing Tips

Unlocking FPGA Innovation with Tang Nano 20K: Features, Advantages, and Applications

Enhancing IoT Connectivity with SIM7600 Series

The most comprehensive introduction to FPC PCB design principles

PCB Positive and Negative Difference: From Design to Process

FPGA vs MCU : Understanding the Differences

How to Design Flex Boards: Materials, Layout Rules, and Cost Optimization

Capacitor Symbols: A Guide to Understanding the Different Types

PCB Thermal Design Case Study for Aluminum Core PCBs

PCB Thermal Design Case Study: Copper Thickness for Uniform Heat Load

10 kΩ Resistor: Principles, Advantages, and Applications in Electronic Design

What Is RF PCB? Understanding the Core Differences from Digital Circuits

RF PCB Routing Design: Physical Layout to Manufacturing-Driven Impedance Control

Top 10 Free PCB Design Software (2026)

PCB Design for IoT Devices: Layout, Stackup, Power & Reliability Challenges

HDI PCB Design for Compact IoT Controllers: A Step-by-Step Project Guide

How to generate a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) file from KiCad?

PCB Panelization Design Guide: V-Score, Tab-Route & Cost Optimization

PCB Layer Orientation Guide: Avoiding Mirrored Board Errors

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Choosing the Right Substrate Materials for PCB Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide

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Enhancing IoT Connectivity with SIM7600 Series

The most comprehensive introduction to FPC PCB design principles

PCB Positive and Negative Difference: From Design to Process

FPGA vs MCU : Understanding the Differences

How to Design Flex Boards: Materials, Layout Rules, and Cost Optimization

Capacitor Symbols: A Guide to Understanding the Different Types

PCB Thermal Design Case Study for Aluminum Core PCBs

PCB Thermal Design Case Study: Copper Thickness for Uniform Heat Load

10 kΩ Resistor: Principles, Advantages, and Applications in Electronic Design

What Is RF PCB? Understanding the Core Differences from Digital Circuits

RF PCB Routing Design: Physical Layout to Manufacturing-Driven Impedance Control

Top 10 Free PCB Design Software (2026)

PCB Design for IoT Devices: Layout, Stackup, Power & Reliability Challenges

HDI PCB Design for Compact IoT Controllers: A Step-by-Step Project Guide

How to generate a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) file from KiCad?

PCB Panelization Design Guide: V-Score, Tab-Route & Cost Optimization

PCB Layer Orientation Guide: Avoiding Mirrored Board Errors

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