How to Test for a Short Circuit on a PCB

Along the PCB construction process, engineers face many possible hazards that might damage each board. One of the most troublesome and damaging disasters to befall PCBs is the short circuit. This can occur anywhere along with the framework of a board and have several...

Boundary-Scan Tests for PCBs

There are many means of testing newly constructed PCBs. Checking by eye or using in-circuit testing are great ways to ensure that everything is where it should be. But these tests all require you to have access to the surface of your board. What about if you can’t see...

What Is Flying Probe Testing?

The final stages of manufacturing printed circuit boards, or PCBs, involve testing to ensure that all components are correctly connected in place. These tests can run in several ways, from a simple look-over to more specific connection tests. Two of the more popular...

What are some key metrics you can use to measure manufacturing success?

For manufacturers, there are many variables that can chip away at the company’s bottom line. To maintain the proper profit margins, it is vital to maximize production while minimizing waste and defects. Key metrics can keep you informed about the overall success of...

What Equipment Should Your EMS Solutions Partner Have?

Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) or electronics contract manufacturers (ECM) build and provide manufactured electronic products and components. Primarily, these are the companies responsible for building circuit boards for electronics used in every industry....