Author Archives: MC PCB Co, Ltd

How to Evaluate PCB Manufacturers for Quality, Cost, and Risk

Panelization vs Single Board

Most PCB manufacturers look competent on paper. This piece shows how I would separate the ones that can actually hold tolerance, protect lead time, and survive compliance scrutiny from the ones that just quote fast.

Should specify conformal coating for reliability and when is it necessary?

Should specify conformal coating for reliability and when is it necessary

When should you specify conformal coating? Practical triggers, keep-out zones, cleaning steps, and HV notes to boost PCB reliability without hurting test—today.