The Role of Copper Weight in PCB Design

When creating a printed circuit board, specifying the copper weight is one of the first steps. Copper weight of any trace has a direct relationship with the amount of current it carries across the board. The ability to carry current in a trace is determined by its...

The Most Common SMT Errors During the Manufacturing Process

No matter how perfect your manufacturing plant, it is bound to hit some roadblocks during its lifetime. Some of these roadblocks are caused by nature, whereas others occur due to manufacturing errors. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is one of those processes that...

What to Include in Your Bill of Materials for a PCB

When you’re manufacturing or assembling an electronic item such as a PCB, you also need a comprehensive list of materials with estimated costs. This is officially referred to as ‘bill of materials’ (BOM), and every PCB maker needs it to streamline the production...

Addressing Negative Film Deformation During PCB Manufacturing

As an experienced PCBA manufacturer, we understand that a lot can go wrong during the PCB copying process, including the deformation of the film. To give an example, the failure of humidity control and temperature will result in negative film deformation. A high...

Which PCB Surface Treatment Option is Best for Your Project?

Performing a surface finish is critical for a PCB as it prevents the copper from oxidation. The process helps in forming a reliable connection between the electronic component and the board. Major functions of the surface finish include preparing the surface for...