PCB Basics for Buyers: A Quick Guide to the Printed Circuit Board Industry

Whether you are a novice in the printed circuit board assembly industry, or an old hand who sometimes needs a refresher, PCB Basics for Buyers is for you. It's a quick read, but it offers a straightforward understanding of the board business and what it takes to make a PCB.

The book contains detailed images of the manufacturing process, information on specs and standards, tips for creating successful PCB partnerships, and a glossary of industry terms. It's a great resource and training tool for PCB buying professionals.

PCB buying expert Greg Papandrew has been saving circuit board customers money for over 25 years. He pioneered a number of innovative approaches to offshore PCB purchasing, including high-mix, low-to-medium volume production. He was also among the first to deploy Asia-based personnel to successfully manage the manufacture of quality product delivered on time, at competitive prices.

Papandrew has sold more than $250 million in printed circuit boards. For over a decade, he ran one of the fastest-growing circuit board distributors in the United States. He has seen the industry grow and change. He knows what works and what does not work. Now, he is using his hard-won expertise to help circuit board buyers and to offer PCB customers a closer, more cost-effective relationship with overseas manufacturers.