What are Access Control Technologies? Access control technologies are systems that make it possible for an authority to oversee and control the access others have to areas and resources of certain facilities or computer information systems. For systems that utilize access control technologies to operate, a credential must be presented to a data reader. This reader then forwards […]
What is a PCB Contract Manufacturing? PCB Contract Manufacturing involves the design, fabrication and assembly of printed circuit boards (PCB’s) and related electronic subassemblies utilizing a variety of highly precise and standardized manufacturing technologies. Benefits of PCB Contract Manufacturing Enlisting the services of a company for PCB Contract Manufacturing provides many advantages over in-house processing. Generally speaking, flexibility, reduced costs, […]
What are Elevator Controls? Elevator controls are the electro-mechanical systems that give the elevator its commands on how to operate. Each elevator model may utilize certain common operations, but may have a unique control panel. The most common function among elevator controls is that of the call buttons, which allow the rider to select a desired destination floor. They […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
