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KKPCB Industrial Automation Sewage Treatment System PCBA Solution

1️⃣ Background Overview With the tightening of global environmental regulations and the upgrading of industrial water resource management needs, sewage treatment plants of customers in Europe, America and the Middle East are in urgent need of highly reliable and extreme environment resistant automation control systems. Traditional PLC modules have pain points such as frequent signal interference,...

KKPCB Success Story: Robotic Servo Drive Module PCBA

—Ultra-High-Density Design & Thermal Management for Compact Servo Systems 1. Customer Requirements Application: Industrial robotic joint drive control Key Challenges: Integrate 16-channel PWM control + current sampling within 80mm × 60mm Excessive MOSFET temperature rise (>30°C @20A), causing throttling Compliance with IEC 61000-6-4 (Industrial EMC Standard) 2. KKPCB Innovative Solution (1)Ultra-High-Density Interconnect Design 10-layer any-layer HDI (1+N+1 stackup), 0.1mm laser microvias, enabling 5μm trace/space Hybrid...

1. Background Overview Under the accelerating global trend of industrial automation, a client from Europe aimed to develop a servo drive product with high dynamic response, high-precision control, and high integration for their next-generation industrial automation equipment. After evaluating multiple suppliers, the client ultimately chose to collaborate with KKPCB, seeking a one-stop customized service from...

KKPCB Success Case: 50MHz-6GHz Broadband Power Amplifier PCB

——High-Efficiency Design Solving Thermal Challenges in RF Applications 1. Customer Challenge Application: 5G Base Station/Radar Power Amplifier Pain Points: Low Efficiency: Only 35% at 6GHz, causing excessive heat Unstable Performance: Return loss > -15dB, signal reflection issues Material Limitations: FR4-only PCB led to dielectric loss (Df > 0.02 @10GHz) 2. KKPCB Breakthrough Solution (1)Hybrid Material Stackup Rogers RO4350B (top/bottom)...

KKPCB Success Case: Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Backplane PCB

——12-Channel Isolation & High Reliability for Mission-Critical RF Systems 1. Customer Challenge Application: Military/5G Base Station SDR Backplane Critical Requirements: Support 12 independent RF channels without interference Achieve cross-channel isolation >65dB @2.4GHz Pass FCC Part 90 certification for industrial radio equipment Withstand harsh environments (85°C/85%RH for 1,000+ hours) 2. KKPCB’s Innovative Solution (1) Ultra-High Isolation Design EBG (Electromagnetic Bandgap) Structures:...

Power Supply PCBA Solution Case Study

1. Background A European industrial automation customer was developing a power supply module for control systems, requiring high stability, conversion efficiency, and EMC compliance to ensure performance in demanding industrial environments. After evaluating several suppliers, the customer sought a reliable PCBA manufacturer with proven quality control and customization capabilities. 2. Application Scenario The power supply...

KKPCB Case Study: Low-Loss Space-Grade PCB for Ka-Band Satellite Terminal

“Enabling Next-Gen LEO Satellite Communication with High-Performance RF PCBs” Project Overview Customer Background A leading European satellite technology provider (identity protected under NDA) required high-reliability PCBs for their next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) communication terminals, targeting IoT and global broadband connectivity. The system demanded ultra-low-loss signal transmission at Ka-band (26.5-40GHz) to meet ITU-R S.465-6 radiation efficiency standards. Technical Challenges The customer’s existing FR-4 based RF...

KKPCB Success Case:Industrial Network Router PCBA Solution

1. Background Overview A European customer in the industrial automation sector required a high-performance and reliable industrial network router for device-to-device communication in their automated systems. The router needed to support high-speed data transfer, strong anti-interference capabilities, remote control functionality, and stable operation in harsh environments. The customer was looking for a supplier with expertise...

PCBA Solution Case for Voltage Regulator in Industrial Automation

1. Background Overview In modern industrial automation systems, a stable and reliable power supply is critical for ensuring efficient equipment operation. A European client specializing in industrial-grade voltage regulators was seeking to enhance product performance in areas such as voltage stability, thermal control, communication reliability, and cost efficiency. They turned to KKPCB for a customized...

KKPCB Case Study: High-Isolation 16T16R Massive MIMO Antenna Array PCB for 5G Base Stations

“Enabling Precise Beamforming with Industry-Leading Channel Isolation” Project Overview Customer Background A leading North American 5G infrastructure developer (confidential under NDA) required an advanced 16-transmit/16-receive (16T16R) Massive MIMO antenna array PCB for their next-generation 3.5GHz 5G macro base stations. The design faced critical inter-channel crosstalk issues degrading beamforming accuracy and 3GPP 38.104 compliance. Technical Challenges The customer’s initial 8-layer FR4-based PCB suffered: ? Excessive Crosstalk: -45dB channel...