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3Gmetalworx
Concord, Ontario
888-965-3634

Since 1994, leading wireless electronics companies have relied on 3Gmetalworx to deliver cutting edge solutions for advanced RF/EMI PCB-level shielding requirements. From prototyping and design services to JIT manufacturing supply, our clients depend on us to provide a seamless service pathway supporting the entire product lifecycle. RoHS / WEE Compliant. Contact us today!
All our shields can incorporate these features, as well as your custom needs: Engagement Tabs
Trace/Component Relief
Tuning/Access Openings
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  Meant for permanent installation
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  Cover can be removed and re-installed
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  Cover can be removed and re-installed

Tin Plated Mild Steel for indoor or economical commercial applications

Nickel Silver Alloy for outdoor, marine, avionic or defense applications

Please click here to visit the PCB Material World website

PCB Material World
Schaumburg, IL
Tel: 847-809-2757
Fax: 847-963-8045

 We buy surplus, obsolete, and offcut RF
 Copper Clad Laminates.

 PCB Material World™ is an independent
 distributor and market maker of PCB raw
 materials. We buy and sell PCB raw materials
 such as Copper Clad Laminates, Copper Foil,
 Drill Backer and Entry, among other items.

 We specialize in exotic and hard to find copper
 clad laminates and other materials including:

 • Duroid

• GETEK

• KaptonFlex

 • CEM-1

• GIL Technologies

• Copper Foils

 • CEM-3

• Arlon

• Thin Core FR-4

 • FR-4

• RF Laminates

• BT Epoxy

 • Taconic

• Heavy Coppers

• Metal Backed

 • Aramid

• Polyimide

• Other Materials

 Visit our website to search our online inventory
 database or download a PDF copy of our
 inventory. We serve hobbyists, universities,
 R&D Labs, and quick turn and volume industrial
 manufacturers.

Circuit Board Design and Making

From Epanorama.net.

Circuit Board Repair and Rework Guide

A comprehensive resource for circuit board rework and repair.

Controlling the Growth of Nanotubes through Substrate Design

Abstract by Jun Li, Institute of Materials Research & Engineering, Singapore.

Customized Substrates Complement Devices

Article from Reed Electronics Group, by Andrรฉ-Jacques Auberton-Hervรฉ.

Design and Performance of Ultra-thin Substrates for use as Embedded Capacitors

From CiruiTree.

Design Automation for High-Density Substrates

Article by Kevin O'Leary.

Design Guidelines

Intent and Scope: To establish working parameters and design standards for the optimal layout of circuits for fabrication and assembly at APTA Group, Inc.

MIL-STD-275E
Printed Wiring for Electronics Equipment

The original source for PCB trace fusing currents, temperature rise, etc.

Electronic Systems Engineering PCB Design Curriculum

A guide to ESE project design considerations, guidelines, and recommendations from Fermilab Computing Division.

Engineered Substrates Yield High Stability

Article from Microwaves & RF, by Jack Browne.

Effect of Silicon Anisotropy on Mirror Substrate Design

Abstract by Yaming Li, Ali Khounsary, and Michael Gosz.

Effects of SubstrateDdesign on Underfill Voiding Using The Low Cost, High Throughput Flip Chip Assembly Process And No-FlowUunderfill Materials

Abstract by Milner, D. Paydenkar, C. and Baldwin, D.F.

Fast Cycle Programmable High Density Electronics: Known Good Die, Multi-Chip Modules, Programmable Logic and Substrates

Abstract by Richard Katz and Jeannette Plante.

It's Not Your Father's PCB Anymore...

Article by Austin Lesea, Xilinx, Inc.

Land Pattern Design Guidelines for Fine Pitch Surface Mount Packages

Application note from WJ Communications.

Merlin PCB Designer

Shareware version 2.1 for CorelDRAW.

PCB Checklist

A checklist that was designed to assist PCB and system designers in completing a PCB without forgetting any critical SI-related details from Xilinx, Inc.

PCB Design Analysis Software Guidelines

HyperLynx Applications from RADIOING.com.

PCB Design Guidelines

From Advanced Microcomputer Systems, Inc.

PCB Design Guidelines

From Henry Ott Consultants.

PCB Design Guidelines

From PCB Design & Fab.

PCB Design Guidelines for 8Gb NAND Flash

Tech Note from Micron.

PCB Design Guidelines for ESD Suppression

Application note from Semtech Corp.

Please click here to visit the Proycon PCB website

Proycon PCB, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-382-0666

Procyon PCB, Inc. is a Veteran Owned, small  business that provides Quick-Turn milled prototype PCBs from single sided up to twelve layers or more with 4/4 mil geometry and minimal restrictions.

Quick Turn Delivery Available Upon Request

  Blanket purchase agreements
        & contracts

  Gerber, Gerber 274-X, Excellon,
     Sieb & Meier, DXF, Barco, and ODB++
     file formats accepted

  NO limitation on number of holes per
     square inch

  NO limitation on number of drill sizes per job

  NO minimum order size - Pay Online

  NO tooling charge

  Thru-hole and edge plating
     (limited hidden vias)

  Contour routing and slot outlines

  >30 types/sizes of materials for up to
     40 layers

University & College Discounts Available

PCB Design

The Internet's ultimate resource offer a PCB design guide to help you get started today with your first printed circuit board design. PCB Design can be frustrating, time consuming, and very difficult to figure out where to start. We've broken PCB design into 3 sections: schematic capture, PCB footprints, and PCB-layout. Our PCB design guide will also help you figure out which is the best PCB design software to use, whether your project is a hobby or a commercial product. If you've run out of time and looking for a PCB design service we can also help you navigate that process.

PCB Design Guidelines that Maximize the Performance of TVS Diodes

Prepared by: Jim Lepkowski ON Semiconductor.

PCB Design Information

Useful information for designing general-use printed circuit boards.

PCB Design Tutorial

From AlternateZone.com by David L. Jones.

PCB Land Pattern Design and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN (MLFP) Packages

Technical Brief from Intersil, by Jim Benson, Mark Kwoka, and Ray Claudio.

PCB Layout

Basic Printed Circuit Board design guidelines for SMPS switching power supplies, by Lazar Rozenblat.

PCB Layout Guidelines and Tips for a Successful Layout

From Prime Design Consulting.

Resistive Products Model HDI

Thin Film, High-Density Interconnects Product Sheet from Vishay Electro-Films.

Reviewing the Basics of Microstrip Lines

An understanding of the fundamentals of microstrip transmission lines can guide high frequency designers in the proper application of this venerable circuit technology, March 2000, Microwaves & RF.

PCB: Printed Circuit Board Editor

An interactive printed circuit board editor for the X11 window system.

Printed Circuit Board Considerations

Article by Peter Alfke, Xilinx, Inc.

Printed Circuit Board Design Guidelines

From Cutler-Hammer.

Printed Circuit Board Modeling Issues

Article by By Austin Lesea, Xilinx Inc.

Substrate Design Guidelines Single Layer

Datasheet from Vishay Electro-Films.

Substrate Plating Factors Necessary for High Quality Wire Bonding on BGA

Abstract.

Thick and Thin Film Lasered Substrates

Technical specification from CoorsTek.

Thin Film Circuit Design Guideline

Datasheet from Nanowave Technologies, Inc.

Thermal Analysis, Fusing Current

Fusing current charts, links to DoD specs, many other resources. PCB Wizards website.

Trace Fusing Current, Temp Rise, etc.

Lots of good downloadable files here on the UltraCAD website.

Virtex-4 PCB Designer's Guide

From Xilinx, Inc.

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