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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....
What are the environmental benefits of using lead-free PCB?
Unless it’s limited to your pencil, lead in your environment is just all-around bad. Our eco-friendly readers suggest there are plentiful benefits to you and the world around you by going with lead-free PCB.Tony is a musician and a businessman. He is an expert in...
LED PCB: Definition, Uses, and Potential Applications
We’re all familiar with LED (light emitting diode) lights. But do you know about the component present at the heart of PCB (printed circuit board) lighting? LED PCB is one of the revolutionary technologies that have made LEDs useful for various consumer and industrial...
PCB Gold Fingers: Everything You Need to Know
Recall the 1964 James Bond spy thriller “Goldfinger”? It turns out PCBs have gold fingers, too, although they don’t smuggle any components (get it?). What PCB gold fingers do is play a critical role in the inner workings of circuit board technology. Interested? Read...
What are the advantages of using a U.S. electronics manufacturer for products bound for U.S. customers?
Deciding where to source parts and carry out electronics manufacturing for products sold in the United States can be complicated. While overseas companies can often offer lower labor costs and a steady supply of parts, those are not the only factors to consider. Keep...
Vital Factors to Consider When Quoting PCBs
Buyers new to the PCB (printed circuit board) industry may have questions about how you price a particular project. Raw materials and manufacturing overhead aside, when fabricators sit down to calculate the pricing of a PCB to make a quote, there are multiple cost...
How did U.S. manufacturers deal with supply chain issues during the pandemic?
Every company in the world felt the effects of the pandemic during 2020. Raw materials and products that were plentiful suddenly became scarce. Manufacturers struggled to keep employees at work and products on the shelves for consumers. Keep reading to find out what...
PCB Drilling Simplified: Everything You Need to Know About the Process
Printed Circuit Board drilling is an intricate process that requires a high level of expertise to prevent loss. Even the smallest error can result in significant damages, which is why it’s crucial to get this part of PCB manufacturing right. A PCB requires holes...
Avoiding Noise in Your PCB Design
Someone wise once said, “Noise makes no good; good makes no noise.” Unwanted noise is never pleasant, be it your neighbor running a power tool at 7 AM on a Sunday or the car horns while you are stuck in traffic. Similarly, uninvited noise on a printed circuit board...