Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB)
What is a Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB)? A Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB) is a type of printed circuit board that contains a base metal material. The core is designed to redirect heat away from components which produce a substantial amount of heat. In contrast to FR4 and CEM3 printed circuit boards, a Metal Core Printed […]
Environmental Monitors
What are Environmental Monitors? Environmental monitors are sensors that monitor the environmental conditions such as server rooms, factories, or processes. Factors most often monitored are: humidity, temperature, water detection and power failure. Other conditions may also be detected by environmental monitors. The air flow in the equipment environment is one example. If there is any smoke, it can […]
MCPCB Manufacturer
What is a MCPCB Manufacturer? A MCPCB Manufacturer is a company contracted to custom design, fabricate, assemble and mass produce Metal Core Printed Circuit Boards (MCPCBs) for a variety of electronic devices and systems. Benefits of a MCPCB Manufacturer MCPCB technology contains a base metal—most often consisting of an aluminum alloy—incorporated directly into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The […]
Motion Sensors
What is Motion Sensors? Motion Sensors are used to detect movement by way of digital, mechanical or electronic instrumentation and controls. A physical or electronic sensor detects motion either by way of acoustical or optical changes across a field of view. The sensor transmits the information directly to hardware or software to cause further action to take […]
Engineering Evaluation / Design Project Outline
Purpose To define the role of Optima Technology Associates, Inc. (OTA) in the successful design and / or production of customer projects. To explain the necessary interaction between all parties in the design and manufacturing process, including: The end-customer The designers (OTA) Purchasing Suppliers Compliance / testing Process Overview There are 4 major phases to […]
PCB Assembly or Box/System Assembly – Request for Quote Tips
To improve efficiency, accuracy, and efficiency when soliciting Electronic Manufacturing Service quotations or proposals it’s best to consider the following and include as much of the following as possible. Bill of Materials inaccuracies or to ensure complete provide all approved vendor information, and consider allowing prospective CMs to examine your data, or prototype, prior to release for […]
Environmental Controls
What are Environmental Controls? Environmental controls are electronics that measure and control the temperature within heating and cooling systems. Using customizable direct digital control, various uses and features can be enabled including setpoints, time schedules, timers, logic signals, controllers, alarms and trend logs. Digital and analog inputs included with environmental controls assist in the measurement of variables such as […]
Flex and Rigid + Flex PCB Construction
The following are examples of some of the more commonly used constructions for Flex and Rigid+Flex PCBS found in common applications. Flex Construction Flex circuit layer counts typically vary from 1-6 layers. Constructions can accommodate plated through holes (PTH) and surface mount technology (SMT) components. Polyimide or FR4 stiffeners are commonly added to meet application […]
PCB Assembly or Box/System Assembly – New Product Introduction (NPI) Services
To transition your product from concept, prototype and into a volume manufacturing factory environment Optima’s team is experienced and specializes in product development, program management, process optimization and other value engineering services to help meet your time-to-volume (TTV) and time-to-market (TTM) objectives. We can provide a single point of contact to act as your internal […]
Making Printed Circuit Boards
What is involved in Making Printed Circuit Boards? The process of Making Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is generally performed by a PCB Manufacturer, versus an in-house manufacturing process. Mass production and fabrication of PCB’s demand a quality and consistency that can only be achieved by contracting a professional facility for making printed circuit boards. Benefits of contracting a manufacturer […]
