Common Uses For PCB's:

There is a vast variety of industries and sectors that use printed circuit boards (PCBs) almost every day without even realising it. Almost everything we own from small devices such as mobile phones to huge machinery uses one or more PCBs. Here at M-Tek Assembly, our experts have put together a list of the common places you can find a PCB. 

PCBs in Industrial Equipment

The industrial industry uses a wide variety of PCBs, since electronic components power the majority of the equipment used in manufacturing and distribution. The PCBs designed for industrial use often are required to be high-powered and strong enough to be able to withstand contrasting conditions that are often found in industrial locations.

Here are just some of the applications PCBs can be located in:

• Power tools: PCBs power a wide variety of industrial equipment, from DC-to-AC power inverters to solar power cogeneration. 
• Manufacturing equipment: PCB electronics power drills and many more tools used in manufacturing.
• Measuring tools: equipment that controls temperature and pressure are often powered by PCBs. 

Automotive Components

PCBs not only offer functionality to an automotive vehicle but also have multiple benefits. The innovation of PCBs was welcomed by vehicle manufacturing due to their extensive applications. Therefore, PCB manufacturers must be able to produce small circuit boards, as the majority of vehicles only allow for a limited area of space for electronic control devices. Learn more about PCBs in the automotive industry by reading our previous articles. 

Aerospace Components

Similar to the automotive industry, the aerospace sector also requires PCBs. However, the requirements for PCBs are slightly different. Circuit boards that are used in the aerospace industry need to be able to withstand exposure to harsher conditions. For example, materials used to create the PCB need to be able to handle exposure to extreme temperatures and high vibrations without fault. You can find circuit boards in a variety of aerospace components from planes to radio communication systems. 

Here are some of the common places you can locate PCBs in the aerospace industry:

• Communication: As mentioned above communications in aerospace require PCBs for their communication system, to ensure safety within the airspace for travel.
• Monitoring equipment: Pilots require monitoring equipment such as pressure sensors and accelerometers, all of which use circuit boards. 
• Power supplies: Circuit boards are also the main component for ensuring the equipment needed for the aerospace industry is powered, such as satellites and control towers. 

About M-Tek

At M-Tek Assembly, we are a PCB manufacturer that offers high-quality PCB assemblies at a low price. We have years of experience in the industry and our team of skilled engineers will help you every step of the way. By choosing M-Tek for your PCB repairs, you will also be doing your part to save the planet. We have achieved a net-zero carbon footprint from our use of electric vehicles, and for every circuit board we build, we plant a tree! Get in touch with one of our experts for help with your SMT and PCB assembly today. Call us on 01189 455377, or follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with our services.