Large technology companies make a fortune off of being secretive. From creating artificial demand for devices by spreading out release dates to keeping new and innovative features hidden from the public, technology companies try to keep their best ideas cloaked in mystery.
But now that everyone has had a peak at the iPhone 4S, Apple’s newest iteration of its revolutionary smartphone, consultants at informational think tank TechInsights have taken viewers behind the curtain, into the printed circuit board, the battery housing, the camera, the speakers and the USB connector with an interactive video teardown. This handy tool explores the layout of one of the most advanced technological devices on the market today for engineers looking for ideas for their next project.
With the TechInsights interactive video, viewers get a PCB sample, complete with inside information on the component and PCB manufacturers responsible, the specs of each piece and the layout of all attached chips and wires. Short of voiding your warranty with an in-person teardown, TechInsights does it all.
When creating a prototype PCB, it is important to know what has worked in the past and how you can connect all the working functions of your computer or tech device together. Not only is the iPhone 4S one of the most popular smartphones on the market, it is also Apple’s thinnest yet, utilizing space on the front and back of the board, and creating great economy out of a printed circuit board that barely takes up half of the phone’s internal space.
In addition to the video, TechInsights also explores several of the components in greater depth. The Apple A5 processor, Qualcomm chipset and Broadcom wi-fi and Bluetooth center all get a second look.
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It has become an accepted fact in the retail sector that sales decrease over the summer. Maybe people are out enjoying the sunshine instead of buying things. Maybe industries wait until workers are back from vacation to make purchases. But whatever causes it, retailers are happy the summer has ended.
No retailers are happier than those in the printed circuit board business.
According to electronics industry trade group IPC, Orders of North American circuit boards and flexible circuits in September declined 18.4 percent from the same month one year ago. But while the whole industry has experienced a down year, the arrival of fall has been kind to PCB manufacturers. Compared to August, circuit board shipments increased 3.5 percent in September, heralding a victory for the industry looking to rebound through the fall as customers return to prototyping and preparing products for 2012.
Flexible circuits also rebounded, the IPC report stated.
Compared to the previous month, September shipments of flexible circuits increased by 20.1 percent, offering a strong statement on the state of the circuit industry for prototype PCBs in 2012.
As the year continues and American demand for electronics rises, many IPC analysts predict that printed circuit boards will continue to rebound this fall.
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At Finpo, we pride ourselves on delivering quality PCB board products in a timely fashion. We know how important our clients’ printed circuit board needs are and we make sure to get the finished product into your hands as quickly as possible as a result. That’s why we’ve been an industry leader for over 30 years.
Whether you’re looking for standard printed circuit boards or multilayer PCBs, we’re here to help. Our job is to support you and your projects, and we want your experience with Finpo to be as smooth as possible. From start to finish, you can be sure that our experienced group of employees has your best interests in mind. We will always do our best to keep up with the timelines on your quick turn PCB or prototype PCB orders because we know how crucial speed and efficiency is to success.
With the PCB board industry experiencing a rise in orders and shipments over the past few months, Finpo is ready to meet your needs. Get a free instant quote on our website, and if your printed circuit board needs fall outside of the scope of our instant quote calculator, we can still help! Simply send us a message and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
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1) Layer: 1L
2) Board size per piece: 248 x 345 mm
3) Material: CAM-3
4) Board thickness: 1.6T
5) Copper thickness: 1 OZ
6) Surface finish/treatment :HASL lead free
7) Solder mask: White & Yellow
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1) Layer: 2L
2) Board size per piece: 150 x 80 mm
3) Material: FR4
4) Board thickness: 0.8T
5) Copper thickness: H OZ
6) Surface finish/treatment IMMERSION GOLD
7) Solder mask: BLACK
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1) Layer: 2L
2) Board size per piece: 130 x 240 mm
3) Material: FR4
4) Board thickness: 0.19-0.25T
5) Min. Hole Size: 0.3MM
6) Min. Line Width: 7.9MIL
7) Copper thickness: 1 OZ
8) Surface finish/treatment: HASL LEAD FREE
9) Solder mask: BLACK
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printed circuit board Specification:
1) Layer: 2L
2) Board size per piece: 225 x 225 mm
3) Material: FR4
4) Board thickness: 1.6T
5) Copper thickness: H OZ
6) Surface finish/treatment : ENIG
7) Min. hole size: 0.3 MM
8) Min. line width: 5.9 Mil
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Specification:
1) Layer: 4L
2) Board size per piece: 170 x 120 mm
3) Material: FR4
4) Board thickness: 1.3T
5) Copper thickness: 2 OZ
6) Surface finish/treatment : HASL LEAD FREE
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printed circuit board Specification:
1) Layer: 2L
2) Board size per piece: 150 x 105 mm
3) Material: FR4
4) Board thickness: 0.6T
5) Copper thickness: H/H
6) Min. hole size: 0.4Mm
8) Surface finish/treatment : ENIG
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