Exploration of Robotic Surgical Circuit Complexities: Overcoming PCB Obstacles in Modern Operating Rooms
In the fast-paced world of medical technology, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) have become the lifeblood of robotic surgery and medical robot manufacturing. They serve as the central nervous system, connecting and controlling various components such as sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
## Org A and Org B's Challenges in the Musculoskeletal Healthcare Market
Org B, an innovator in the musculoskeletal healthcare market, was grappling with issues related to quick turnaround times and board quality for their orthopedic reconstructive products. Similarly, Org A, a leader in medical technology, was facing hurdles in delivering their orthopedic, neurotechnology, and spine products on time and with the required quality.
## The Solution: Sierra Circuits' Turnkey Pro
Both Org A and Org B found a solution in Sierra Circuits' Turnkey Pro online platform, which offers a fast and economical solution for PCB manufacturing and assembly. Fabrication and assembly under one roof saved time and hassle for both organizations, streamlining their production processes.
Org B implemented Sierra Circuits' NoTouch and assembly services for their development boards and production equipment, citing a good return on investment (ROI) with respect to their R&D process. They were particularly pleased with Sierra Circuits' handling of complex board requirements, such as 4 to 8-layer rigid and flex boards with 5 to 7-mil trace and space, operating at around 2.4GHz and 100MHz and capable of handling up to 1A of current.
Org A applauded Sierra Circuits for their approach in dealing with bare board manufacturing issues and prototype to production hurdles. They incorporated Sierra Circuits' PCBs in surgical orthopedic tools, specifically requiring 6 to 12-layer rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCBs with 6 to 12-mil trace and space, capable of operating around 200MHz and handling 15A of current. The organization also uses BGA ICs with 0.5mm fine pitch and 100-ohm traces for impedance matching in their devices.
## The Impact on Robotic Surgery and Medical Robot Manufacturing
The collaboration between Org A, Org B, and Sierra Circuits has significant implications for the medical robotics and surgical equipment industry. By providing high-quality, quickly delivered PCBs, Sierra Circuits is enabling these organizations to innovate and bring new products to market faster. This, in turn, could lead to improved patient outcomes and advancements in medical technology.
Sierra Circuits' smaller circuit boards, manufactured with a quick turnaround time, are primary building blocks of medical robots, playing a crucial role in their precision, reliability, and connectivity. The company's use of advanced manufacturing techniques, like laser direct imaging (LDI), high-frequency materials, and additive manufacturing, further enhances the precision and reliability of these PCBs, ensuring they meet strict medical standards.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Org A, Org B, and Sierra Circuits is revolutionizing the medical robotics and surgical equipment industry. By providing high-quality, quickly delivered PCBs, they are enabling these organizations to innovate and bring new products to market faster, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and advancements in medical technology.
- Org A, now equipped with Sierra Circuits' PCBs, is integrating them into surgical orthopedic tools, leveraging their capabilities for 6 to 12-layer rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCBs, capable of handling high current and frequencies, which are vital in cancer treatment technology and data-and-cloud-computing applications for medical-conditions monitoring.
- With Sierra Circuits' NoTouch and assembly services, Org B improved their R&D process, handling complex board requirements such as 4 to 8-layer boards, with fine traces and spaces, suitable for medical-conditions diagnosis and treatment, as well as data-and-cloud-computing systems for managing various medical-conditions and cancer data.
