*Should You Choose Single Sided Or Double Sided PCBs - Miracle Electronics*

1. Should You Choose Single Sided Or Double Sided PCBs? - Miracle Electronics* PCB assembly from Germany is the most important component of an electronic component, which serves as a medium for electrical connections between various pieces that make up the equipment. There are two main types of PCBs that you can choose from – single sided and double sided. While both these types serve the same purpose of building electrical connections, there are certain things that make them different. Both single and double sided PCBs are made of the same material – FR-4, which comprises of fiberglass mixed with epoxy. This is usually layered with copper for conductivity, which is then coated in solder mask for the perfect finish. PCBs were first introduced as single sided simple circuit boards, wherein large rectangular chips

2. with wide pins lined the edges that allowed traces to be routed between the pins, and components like resistors and capacitors were placed near one another with short traces being made easy to accomplish. Later, in the 1980s, there were fundamental changes made to the PCB constructions. Things shifted from through hole to surface mount. The boards started becoming smaller. Working within the confines of a single piece of copper to carry current to components wasn’t required as it became easier to switch sides of the board. This made engineers shift towards the double-sided boards, which helped to create large ground and power planes. Circuit boards slowly started converting into pieces that had no individual traces, but instead had cut-outs of a larger piece of copper. This helped a lot with electromagnetic interference, manufacturing processes as it resulted in fewer traces. heat dissipation, and However, this never meant that single sided PCBs were completely eliminated. Even today, single sided PCBs still appear in several commercially available products. The main reason behind this is that single sided PCBs are comparatively cheaper and come with a shorter lead time. Furthermore, single sided PCBs can serve better safety and ampacity. Single sided PCBs are seen to be used in simple electronics like radio equipment, calculators, camera systems, and printers. On the other

3. hand, double sided PCBs are used in much complex systems like car dashboards, amplifiers, lighting systems, and vending machines. Why single sided PCBs? Single sided PCBs are cost-effective and affordable due to the simple basic design. The simplicity of the design means fewer problems during the manufacturing stage, meaning easier processes, faster speeds, and higher volume productions. Thus, these PCBs are the best choice for circuit designs that are simple and have a low density. Why double sided PCBs? Double sided PCBs enable more flexibility in the design and are more apt for complex circuits. They have an extra layer to add more components, which means more space where you can place additional components and have room for extra connections, if required. Being able to be used on both sides, double sided PCBs reduce the size of the board needed, which can be a great cost- saving factor with advanced features. No matter what you choose, you can always get in touch with Miracle Electronics to get the finest quality PCB assembly from Germany to be used within your application. If you are not sure which PCB type to choose, you can also have professional advice

4. here, depending upon what your application, requirement, preference, and budget is. For more Information: https://www.miracle.net.in/