The origins and evolution of the PCB: a review

Kirstie Petherbridge, Peter Evans, David J. Harrison · Circuit World · 2004

Many people believe that Eisler invented the printed circuit board (PCB) in the mid‐1930s, but the origins actually lie nearly before 50 years this. If this is true then who invented the PCB? This review offers an alternative view of the history of the PCB including early developments and contributions from the world of art and printing, through innovations in science and engineering to the key developments of the modern electronics industry.

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