Cephos Electronic Circuits Ltd

UK  Subcontract / Contract  Electronics  Manufacturer (CEM)

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing Services

PCB Assembly (PCBA), PTH PCB Assembly, SMT PCB Assembly, PCB design and PCB manufacture have been the core business of Cephos for over 35 years.
Cephos Sub-contract and Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) Services also include part and full box build and testing, electronic design and component supply and kitting
Cephos provides the very best service in all aspects of electronic and electro-mechanical manufacture and based in Kent (UK), within the M25, Cephos is within easy reach from all of the major routes around London and the South-East.
Cephos can provide a fast turn-around in the design, manufacture and supply of prototype pcbs and low, medium and high volume production printed circuit boards; single sided PCBs, double sided PCBs and multilayer PCBs.
The Cephos philosophy has always been 'Your Problem is our Business', we establish long and successful professional relationships with all of our clients, Cephos expertise streamlining the manufacturing process across all electronic industries. The Company is organized within the constraints of ISO 9000 as is apparent by our customer base, end users include the following:
The Aviation Industry - Network Rail and major railway contractors, Computer, Communication and information technology companies, Security and alarm Industries, Process control industry, Telecommunications, Defence agencies, The Metropolitan Police, The music industry, Web tension equipment manufacturers, Automotive and Medical.
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Prototyping

A rapid prototype PCB assembly facility is available for both single sided PCBs and double sided / multilayer PCBs

Manufacturing facilities

Cephos has facilities for PCB enclosure / chassis design and fabrication in sheet metal; aluminium, powder-coated mild steel and stainless steel. 19inch rack fascias can be fabricated with bespoke connector / switch apertures and either laser engraved or finished with vinyl overlays designed in-house and can incorporate integral membrane switches.
In-house EPROM / EEPROM / GAL / Microprocessor etc. device programming facilities available.

Project design and development

Cephos can assist in the design and development of a new or existing electronic or electro-mechanical project, skilled in surface mount technology (smt) and conventional component designs (pth), as your contractor project partner Cephos can undertake the development of your electronic project design from initial concept through prototype and production to final assembly and testing.

LED Opto-electronics

Aluminium cored pcb's a speciality. Aluminium backed PCBs are a necessity with the high power LED devices available in the market-place today, Cephos can assist in the design, manufacture, assembly and test of your LED lighting requirements. Cephos LED lighting design services include circuit design, PCB layout for optimum thermal considerations and power supply requirement.
COBRITHERM ® by Aismalibar data sheets downloadable from our Aluminium PCB page
For a speedy no-obligation PCB quotation - email our sales department with the PCB specification and quantity

Employ Cephos expertise in PCB Assembly -  the cost-effective solution!


Recommended Electronics and PCB related technical publications.

EMC at Component and PCB Level - by Martin O 'Hara
Synopsis:
This book provides the knowledge and good design practice for the design or test engineer to take the necessary measures to improve EMC performance and therefore the chance of achieving compliance, early on in the design process. There are many advantages for both the component supplier and consumer, of looking at EMC at component and PCB level. For the suppliers, not only will their products have the competitive edge because they have known EMC performance, but they will be prepared should EMC compliance become mandatory in the future. For consumers, it is a distinct advantage to know how a component will behave within a system with regard to EMC. This book shows how to achieve EMC compliance early on in the design process; provides the knowledge to trace system EMC performance problems; and, follows best design practices.
Printed Circuit Board Design Techniques for EMC Compliance: A Handbook for Designers (IEEE Press Series on Electronics Technology) by Mark I Montrose;
Synopsis:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is an engineering discipline often identified as black magic. This belief exists because the fundamental mechanisms on how radio frequency (RF) energy is developed within a printed circuit board (PCB) is not well understood by practicing engineers. Rigorous mathematical analysis is not required to design a PCB. Using basic EMC theory and converting complex concepts into simple analogies helps engineers understand the mitigation process that deters EMC events from occurring. This user-friendly reference covers a broad spectrum of information never before published, and is as fluid and comprehensive as the first edition. The simplified approach to PCB design and layout is based on real-life experience, training, and knowledge. Printed Circuit Board Techniques for EMC Compliance, Second Edition will help prevent the emission or reception of unwanted RF energy generated by components and interconnects, thus achieving acceptable levels of EMC for electrical equipment. It prepares one for complying with stringent domestic and international regulatory requirements. Also, it teaches how to solve complex problems with a minimal amount of theory and maths. Essential topics discussed include: Introduction to EMC - Interconnects and I/O PCB basics - Electrostatic discharge protection - Bypassing and decoupling - Backplanes - Ribbon Cables - Daughter Cards - Clock Circuits - Trace Routing - Terminations - Miscellaneous design techniques This rules-driven book, formatted for quick access and cross-reference, is ideal for electrical and EMC engineers, consultants, technicians, and PCB designers regardless of experience or educational background. Sponsored by: IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society
Optimal Production Planning for PCB Assembly (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing) by William Ho, Ping Ji;
Synopsis:
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) play a vital role in our daily lives. With increasing applications of PCBs, one way to increase a PCB manufacturer's competitiveness in terms of operation efficiency is to minimize production time. This is the first book to focus on the optimisation of the PCB assembly lines' efficiency. It integrates the component sequencing and the feeder arrangement problems together for the pick-and-place machine and the chip shooter machines; constructs mathematical models and develops an effective heuristic solution approach for the integrated problems of placement machines, the line assignment problem, and the component allocation problem; and develops a prototype of the PCB assembly planning system. The techniques proposed will enable process planners in the electronics industry to improve their assembly line's efficiency. Graduate students in operations research can use this to familiarise themselves with the techniques and applications of mathematical modelling.
Printed Circuit Boards (McGraw-Hill Electronic Engineering) by R. S. Khandpur
Synopsis:
The printed circuit is the basic building block of the electronics hardware industry. This is a comprehensive single volume self-teaching guide to the art of printed circuit board design and fabrication - covering the complete cycle of PCB creation, design, layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing. 
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE TUTORIAL ON THE COMPLETE CYCLE OF PCB CREATION
Printed Circuit Boards leads readers through the complete cycle of PCB creation, from design, layout, fabrication, and assembly to final testing. Skirting dense mathematics, the text provides insight and guidance on design challenges brought about by the ever-increasing density of today's microelectronics.
Written by a world-renowned electronics expert, this reader-friendly guide helps engineers and technicians solve issues in PCB layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing. In addition, it is a valuable tool for anyone involved in PCB creation, whether in sourcing, quality, or reliability. It's also an ideal self-teaching tutor for anyone in the electronics industry who wants to understand the challenges at the heart of today's electronics. 
Printed Circuit Boards provides up-to-date solutions in high-density interconnects, CAD/CAM techniques, laminates, etching, soldering and environmental issues.
For anyone striving to meet the more rigorous density and performance requirements of today's PCBs, the building blocks of the electronics industry, this reference will be an essential tool.
DEVELOP CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO TODAY'S COMPLEX PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ISSUES
Basics - Electronic Components - Layout Planning & Design - Design Considerations for Special Circuits - Artwork Generation - Copper Clad Laminates - Image Transfer Techniques - Plating Process - Etching Techniques - Mechanical Operations - Flexible Printed Circuit Boards - Soldering, Assembly, and Re-working Techniques - Quality, Reliability, and Acceptability Aspects - Environmental Concerns in the PCB Industry