Is a PCB Microsection Analysis Required for Your Assembly?

Is your PCB assembly living up to its promise? Are you confident in the quality of every layer, via, and connection? These questions keep many electronics manufacturers up at night. PCB microsection analysis offers a way to peek beneath the surface. This robust...

What Design Files Are Necessary For PCB Manufacturing and Assembly?

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) rely on specific design files for manufacturing and assembly. Engineers and designers create these files to communicate their PCB designs to fabricators. These files contain essential information about the board layout, component...

Guide to Desoldering and Removing Capacitors from a PCB

PCB capacitors are essential for keeping electrical signals steady and voltage under control. Although they have a designated function, there will be times when you will need to remove them. You might need to remove capacitors if: They’re faulty and need replacing....

What Is The Right Plated Through-Hole Fill Ratio for IPC Compliance?

When soldering through-hole components onto a PCBA, you need to ensure the lead-to-hole diameter ratio meets IPC standards. IPC standards refer to the guidelines that ensure reliable and consistent connections in electronic assemblies. For example, IPC-2581 provides a...