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Diodes and Other Semiconductor Devices You Should Know About
Semiconductor devices are nothing but electronic parts that use semiconductor materials to allow the passage of electric current to pass through them. Semiconductor materials usually comprise gallium arsenide, germanium, or silicon and are typically used as light...
Finding a Good EMS Provider for your Crowdfunding Project
Did you know that most of the well-funded Kickstarter projects are in the technology category? This has drawn in many entrepreneurs who are seeking the funds required to launch their tech projects. However, having an idea worth selling, marketing it, and setting...
A Guide to Different Solder Mask Colors
Ask anyone with some knowledge of electronics to describe a PCB, and they’ll probably describe it as a green-colored board that serves as the base in electronics. However, solder masks – the active layer of liquid photo image lacquer present on the bottom and top of a...
What Is PCB Panelization and Do I Need It?
Printed circuit board uniformity is a key concern in many PCBA-related projects. Non-uniform boards are discarded because manufacturers consider them to be unsuitable for supporting an intended application. Fortunately, manufacturers can prevent some waste by ensuring...
The Most Common PCB Applications
Even people who confess to knowing nothing about printed circuit board assembly know more than they think. Why? Because they use PCBs every day—whether they are aware of it or not. PCBs are a critical element in nearly every digital and electronic device. They come in...
Guidelines for Designing a High Voltage PCB
High voltage PCBs (printed circuit boards) power some of the most innovative applications available. They typically consist of heavy copper material and can withstand thermal fluctuations and high voltages. This post will highlight the design guidelines for building...
Aluminum PCBs and Their Advantages
Several metals are used in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Metal-based PCBs are also known as metal core printed circuit boards (MCPCBs) and aluminum core with standard FR4 is the most popular base material. An aluminum PCB has metal-based and...
HDI PCBs: Definition, Uses and Potential Applications
PCBs came around in the middle of the 20th century as an alternative option to wires. Since then, the electric circuits have become indispensable in the production of any electronic device. Naturally, engineers worked hard to improve the design, size and technical...
The Right Way to Clean a PCB
PCB manufacturers are always looking for ways to boost efficiency and production volume. What’s one quick way to improve reliability of the boards? Cleaning. Printed circuit boards can become soiled with dirt, solder, or flux from handling. Contaminates in the...
All About Wave Soldering
Soldering is as important in the production of a printed circuit board (PCB) as final assembly is in car manufacturing. Wave soldering is a form of soldering used to attach circuits to the boards. Before the introduction of surface mount soldering, nearly all PCBs...
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...