SMG Global Circuits

Top 10 Applications for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

Printed Circuit Boards are the  key to creating functional electronics products across various industries. As PCB technology continues to expand in innovative new ways, these components have become increasingly prevalent in everyday life. Given the adaptability of printed circuit boards, possessing the ability to be fully customized according to application needs, PCB technology has a […]

Methods of Electroplating

Electroplating, which is sometimes referred to as electrodeposition,is a crucial element of the PCB manufacturing process. Electroplating works by depositing a metallic coating to allow for an electrical signal to be distributed along the printed circuit board, but it is important to note that there are multiple different methods that can be employed to achieve […]

PCB Inspection

In the world of PCB manufacturing, one will encounter many manufacturers who talk about their PCB inspection and testing capabilities, but customers who are new to the industry may have trouble finding information that explains the distinction between the two techniques. While it is true that both PCB inspection and testing serve a similar purpose […]

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A Rookie’s Guide to PCB Drilling: The Do’s and the Don’ts

As a manufacturer with years of experience backing our PCB drilling service, we have seen everything that can go wrong during PCB assembly. As a result, we have safeguarded every aspect of the PCB drilling process to ensure these issues do not occur at our facility. Trust our time-tested experts and explore the invaluable methods […]

What Tools Are Used To Test A Custom PCB Design

Recently, SMG Global shared an informative post detailing the various testing methods used during custom PCB manufacturing and assembly, primarily focusing on fly-probe testing and in-circuit testing. In addition to these tests, however, custom PCB design also uses a number of verification tools to ensure quality. We delve into the nature of these PCB inspection […]

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PCB 101: Understanding Electroplating and Etching

PCB components typically involve exposed copper circuitry, which poses a long-term problem due to copper’s highly corrosive nature. At SMG, we offer a number of finishing services to address this issue and provide the best possible products to our customers. Two of our highly useful finishing processes are electroplating and etching. Learn more about these […]

PCB Testing Methods You Need to Know

PCB testing techniques play a significant role in SMG’s low return rates, which are below 1%. Of the many PCB testing methods available, here are the ones that are essential to know. Circuit Board Testing: In-Circuit Testing In-circuit testing, or ICT, is one of the most valuable types of circuit board testing. In-circuit testing works […]