What is a PCB?
- It stands for Printed Circuit Board.
- Provides mechanical means of holding electronic components and connect them electrically.
- All different capacitors, resistors and active circuits can be placed on this single board.
How it was before invention of PCBs?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of PCBs?
Advantages:
- Components are fixed.
- No complex wiring system required.
- Minimized short circuits.
Disadvantages:
- Complicated repair process.
- Fixed and specific use.
- Cant update it if its once printed.
- For every circuit redesigning is required.
What are the uses and applications of PCBs?
PCBs are used in:
- Computers
- Mobiles
- TV's
- Digital cameras
- DVD players
- Amplifiers
- Medical equipments
- Satellite systems
- Industrial controls
- Traffic lights
- Motor controllers etc....