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28 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2026 P OW E R I N G T H E F U T U R E T here's a dangerous misconception among engineers who still think ceramic circuits are just a little tougher version of a PCB, a little better at handling heat, and a premium option when FR-4 starts to struggle. That thinking will cost you performance and reliability; in some applica- tions, it may cost you the entire design. Remtec builds are not "better PCBs," but fundamentally different platforms. Here are eight "truths" to demonstrate that difference. 1. FR-4 Is an Organic Compromise Most engineers understand that in traditional PCBs, FR-4 and similar materials are essentially BY B R I A N B U Y E A , R E M T EC I N C. Are Not Just 'Better PCBs' WHY TRUE CERAMIC CIRCUITS