https://mozpcb.com/blog/ Practical articles on PCB manufacturing, DFM, stackups, surface finishes, and assembly from MOZPCB. en-us Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:13:30 GMT https://mozpcb.com/blog/how-to-choose-pcb-materials/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/how-to-choose-pcb-materials/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A material selection guide for rigid FR-4, high-Tg and low-loss laminates, flex polyimide, Rogers/PTFE, and metal core—matched to thermal, mechanical, and SI requirements. PCB Manufacturing https://mozpcb.com/blog/bga-assembly-x-ray-inspection/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/bga-assembly-x-ray-inspection/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Why area-array packages need paste and pad design review, when AOI is not enough, and how X-ray inspection fits prototype and production PCBA gates. PCB Assembly https://mozpcb.com/blog/dfm-checklist-before-production/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/dfm-checklist-before-production/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical pre-production checklist covering fabrication, assembly, test access, and documentation—so your release package survives engineering review without a respin. PCB Design Guide https://mozpcb.com/blog/smt-vs-through-hole-assembly/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/smt-vs-through-hole-assembly/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT When surface-mount wins, when through-hole still matters, and how mixed-technology boards sequence SMT, wave, and selective solder without yield surprises. PCB Assembly https://mozpcb.com/blog/pcb-stackup-controlled-impedance/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/pcb-stackup-controlled-impedance/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to build a stackup table that fabricators can quote and your SI team can measure: reference planes, dielectric targets, differential pairs, coupons, and tolerance choices. PCB Design Guide https://mozpcb.com/blog/turnkey-vs-consignment-pcb-assembly/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/turnkey-vs-consignment-pcb-assembly/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Who buys the components changes everything: cost visibility, lead time, risk ownership, and how much engineering time you spend. A practical guide to choosing between turnkey, consignment, and hybrid assembly. PCB Assembly https://mozpcb.com/blog/rigid-flex-pcb-design-guide/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/rigid-flex-pcb-design-guide/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The mechanical decisions that make or break rigid-flex designs: bend radius rules, static vs dynamic flexing, stiffener strategy, coverlay openings, and stackup choices. PCB Design Guide https://mozpcb.com/blog/pcb-surface-finish-comparison/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/pcb-surface-finish-comparison/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical comparison of the four most common PCB surface finishes—solderability, flatness, shelf life, cost, and the failure modes each one brings. PCB Manufacturing https://mozpcb.com/blog/hdi-pcb-design-guide/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/hdi-pcb-design-guide/ Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT How microvia structures, sequential lamination, and via-in-pad decisions drive HDI cost and reliability—and how to choose the simplest stackup that routes your design. PCB Design Guide https://mozpcb.com/blog/dfm-review-what-to-expect/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/dfm-review-what-to-expect/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT What a real PCB DFM review covers—annular rings, mask slivers, copper balance, finish trade-offs, HDI and flex risks, and test access—and how to answer questions without slowing your quote. PCB Design Guide https://mozpcb.com/blog/preparing-gerbers-for-manufacturing/ https://mozpcb.com/blog/preparing-gerbers-for-manufacturing/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical Gerber and fabrication-data checklist: layer naming, drill parity, apertures, stackup notes, impedance tables, and panelization decisions that cut RFQ back-and-forth before tooling. PCB Manufacturing