Learn what a 2.2k resistor is, how to read the 2.2k ohm resistor color code, tolerance ranges, and common applications in electronic circuits.

Electronic contract manufacturing (ECM) enables brands to outsource electronic manufacturing, electronic assembly, testing, and logistics to specialized electronic contract manufacturers.

This guide explains contract electronic assembly, manufacturing processes, applications, and how to choose a reliable electronics contract manufacturer such as PCBasic.

Learn what 0201 component size means, its exact dimensions, differences vs 0402, PCB assembly challenges, and when 0201 SMD components are the right choice for high-density designs.

Learn what toll manufacturing is, how it compares with contract manufacturing and its processes, benefits, and how PCBasic delivers contract and toll manufacturing services.

This guide explains PCB assembly, covering the PCB assembly process, PCB assembly services, materials, testing methods, and how to choose a reliable PCB assembly manufacturer.

Learn what turnkey manufacturing is, how turnkey manufacturing solutions simplify PCB assembly, and why turnkey PCBA improves quality, cost, and time-to-market.

What is contract PCB assembly? Learn its benefits, step-by-step process, and key considerations for choosing a reliable PCB assembly manufacturer.

A complete guide to sheet metal manufacturing, covering fabrication processes, CNC and laser cutting, design for manufacturability, materials, surface finishes, and industrial applications.

Discover how turnkey PCB assembly streamlines electronics manufacturing. Learn the process, benefits, service models, and how PCBasic delivers reliable turnkey assembly services.

PCB contract manufacturing explained in depth: definition, use cases, comparison with EMS and in-house assembly, quality control, applications, and PCBasic’s manufacturing approach.

Explore what a 3-layer PCB is, why it’s rarely used in practice, and when it makes sense. Learn typical 3 layer PCB stackups, advantages, limitations, and key design and manufacturing considerations for engineers.

Custom metal fabrication prototype services from PCBasic help engineers and product teams reduce design risk, accelerate rapid prototyping, and transition smoothly.

Understand Protel PCB, an early PCB design software still used for legacy projects. Learn its core features, advantages, limitations, and how it compares with modern PCB design tools.

Explore the Colorado PCB assembly landscape, including key industry trends, top local manufacturers, and how PCBasic supports Colorado customers with global PCB assembly, prototyping, and scalable production solutions.

Discover how turnkey manufacturing services enable end-to-end production, from design and sourcing to assembly and delivery.

A complete guide to keyboard PCB design, explaining how keyboard PCBs work, and how to design a keyboard PCB from schematic to layout.

A comprehensive guide to PCB solder mask material, covering its definition, composition, common types, key performance properties, and how proper solder mask selection impacts assembly yield, electrical insulation, and long-term PCB reliability.

A comprehensive guide to EMS supplier selection. Learn what EMS stands for, and how PCBasic supports modern electronics manufacturing from prototype to production.

This article explains what a gold plated PCB is and provides a detailed comparison between ENIG (immersion gold plating) and electroplated gold PCB, covering process differences, performance, applications, and how to choose the right gold finish for ...