Importance of Burn-In Testing for PCBs

Printed Circuit Board failures can have dire consequences for consumers and manufacturers alike. If a PCB fails in a home computer, it will frustrate and annoy the owner, requiring at least a replacement part or maybe even a new computer. If a PCB fails in a piece of...

Desoldering Pumps: Everything You Need to Know

Constructing a printed circuit board (PCB) requires many parts and techniques. The most vital of these parts is arguably solder – a metal alloy used to connect components and wires to create a functional circuit. Thanks to its low melting point and high conductivity,...

7 Ways to Avoid Solder Balls in SMT Manufacturing

During Printed Circuit Board (PCB) production, several issues can occur to any of the many parts used to build them. When it comes to Surface Mount Technology (SMT), the most frustrating of these issues is the presence of solder balls. Today, we will explore what...

PCB Stiffeners: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Designers tend to make PCBs out of a rigid substrate on which various components are affixed and connected via races to create a completed circuit. They are solid and unbendable by nature. However, more advanced electronics have caused printed circuit board assembly...