The Complete Guide for Aerospace PCB

Aerospace PCB boards are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, chemicals, radiation, pollutants, and more, leaving no room for error.

The Characteristics of PCB manufacturing in Aerospace Field

Aerospace PCBs must operate flawlessly in critical missions, making reliability a top priority. The boards undergo thorough testing to ensure they can withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and radiation.

Highly Reliable

Normal speed and loss materials are best suited to digital devices that are limited to a few GHz. A popular example of such a material is Isola 370HR.

Thermal Management

Aerospace systems generate significant heat, and PCBs must efficiently dissipate it to prevent overheating and maintain optimal performance.

High Density and Complexity

Aerospace electronics require intricate designs with high component density to meet the demands of advanced avionics and communication systems.

Signal Integrity

Signal transmission and reception must be reliable to ensure accurate data communication and avoid signal degradation.

Applications for Aerospace PCB

Radio Communication

Aerospace PCBs are essential components in radio communication systems used in aircraft and satellites. They facilitate clear and stable signal transmission, ensuring seamless communication between aircraft and ground stations or other aircraft.

LED Lighting System

Aerospace PCBs are employed in LED lighting systems within aircraft cabins and exterior lighting. They help achieve precise control of lighting intensity, color, and patterns, contributing to enhanced safety and passenger comfort during flights.

Aerospace Sensor PCB

Sensors are extensively used in aerospace applications for various purposes, including altitude measurement, temperature sensing, and pressure monitoring. Aerospace sensor PCBs are engineered to provide accurate and reliable sensor readings in challenging environmental conditions.

Aerospace Power

High-power applications in aerospace, such as power distribution and control systems, rely on robust and reliable PCBs to manage and deliver electrical power efficiently. These boards are designed to handle high voltages and currents while minimizing energy losses.

Electronic Flight Instrument

Aerospace PCBs are integral components of electronic flight instruments, such as flight control panels, navigation displays, and cockpit displays. These PCBs enable real-time data processing and presentation, aiding pilots in monitoring critical flight information.

Radar Device

Radar technology is crucial for aerospace applications, including weather monitoring, air traffic control, and military surveillance. Aerospace PCBs used in radar devices are designed for high-frequency signal processing and precise target detection.

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Highleap has aerospace expertise and dedicated project management as well as top-notch quality and systems to manage aerospace customers’ complex PCB product requirements.

Standards Apply to Aerospace PCB

Incorporating the appropriate intent requires understanding the standards that apply to the development of your boards.

ISO 9100 – The universally recognized International Organization of Standardization (ISO) baseline for QMSs from which a number of other standards are derived. Any organization can use this standard, which focuses on customer satisfaction, top management responsibilities, QMS processes and their continual improvement.
Besides publishing standards for other industries, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) sets a number of aerospace industry standards applicable to your PCB development as listed below.
AMS2750E – Covers pyrometric requirements for devices: thermal sensors, instruments, thermal processing equipment; and assessment: testing and surveying to ensure adherence to heat treatment specifications.
AS478N – Specifies the type of markings and where they should be located for aerospace components.
AS5553A – This standard puts forth generic requirements for every organization in the supply chain that procures or integrates components that will be used in aerospace platforms.
AS9006A – Specifies requirements for software and software support components and devices that may be a part of a software system that is a part of, or uploaded to, an aerospace system.
AS9100D – Sets the QMS requirements for suppliers to the aerospace industry. Covers in-house and outsourced manufacturing processes, management responsibilities and emphasizes customer satisfaction.
AS9101E – Specifies guidelines for the auditing and reporting of your QMS.
AS9102B – Lists baseline first article inspection (FAI) requirements.

Why choose Highleap

Full Expertise

We have rich experience and all the technical expertise , from component procurement to product delivery, we can complete every step with high quality.

Strong Supplier Network

We own a supplier network that provides us with reliable access to get high-quality components at competitive prices.

Strict Quality Control

At each process, we strictly control the quality by implementing a variety of testing and inspections to ensure that each PCBA reaches the highest quality standard.