Jun 1, 2018
Back in the early days of printed circuit boards, customers had to wait a while for their orders to be filled. They had to fax in their purchase orders, then standby for a confirmation call or fax. That was just to get the ball rolling. By the time engineering,...
May 26, 2018
If you’re looking to shave time off of your prototype PCB fabrication processes, save money, and reduce error potential, SMT stencils are a must. In a nutshell, SMT stencils are used for applying all-important solder paste to the PCB layout. Here’s a closer look at...
May 22, 2018
Technology makes the world go round, and it’s advancing at breakneck speed. Printed circuit boards are quickly becoming more detailed and complicated. On the horizon, there’s talk of smartphones using uber-efficient, “substrate-like PCBs” for motherboards. This will...
May 16, 2018
For those in the aerospace industry, A9100 is a familiar term. It is a quality management system that is used the world over to hold organizations within the industry to the same high standard. If you want to do business with movers and shakers in aerospace, you will...
May 8, 2018
In the production of printed circuit boards, the steps of coating and finishing are essential. PCBs have copper on their surfaces. If copper is left unprotected, it will deteriorate over time. A surface finish provides a vital layer between the component and the...
May 2, 2018
To understand the IPC-A-610 manufacturing standards, let’s back up and clarify what the IPC is. The organization started out under the name of the “Association Connecting Electronics Industries.” This trade association started in 1957 with a goal to standardize the...
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