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Although the average American may know very little about printed circuit boards, they would find it hard to live without them. PCBs are the workhorses of modern-day electronics. They are found inside of computers, printers, microwave ovens, cell phones, digital...

Designing printed circuit boards is no easy process. You have to develop your performance specifications. Then, you must find suitable components (which can require a lot of research). After that, you will need to simulate your design. Finally, you can send your...

Printed circuit boards are generated using bulk soldering processes, such as wave soldering. Occasionally, though, hand soldering is needed. Hand soldering can be used on a PCB that failed inspection. It is also used to repair broken or malfunctioning PCBs. If you are...

So you want to assemble a printed circuit board? This is a fun pursuit—sometimes even an addictive one. Don’t get overwhelmed by all of the different parts, and don’t stress out if you don’t get the first one perfect. Simply take it one component at a time, and be...

Semiconductors are at the heart of the electronics industry. And while we hear the term “semiconductor” thrown around a lot, much of the population has no idea what it means. Here are some Q&As to help you understand more about semiconductors and their vital role...

If you can’t decide whether to use solid or stranded cable for an upcoming job, you’re in good company. Though it might seem like a clear-cut decision, both types of cable offer advantages and disadvantages. Vetting the pros and cons to come up with the best solution...

Printed circuit boards are the backbone of the electronics industry. They support and connect electronic components that are soldered onto layers of copper sheets. The soldering will anchor them to the PCB while providing electronic connection. A PCB may have one or...

Electronic devices are filled with all sorts of components. While we enjoy modern technology, these components are busy making that technology work. Inside electronic equipment, you will find printed circuit boards that serve as the lifeblood of the modern electronics...

Moisture and voltage do not mix. When there is moisture in a printed circuit board, there is an open invitation to corrosion, and corrosion causes PCBs to fail. In the world of perfect electronic processes, a current of metal ions passes unimpeded from the anode to...

When the electronics industry was young, the components of an electronic device were soldered to each other or to terminal strips and tube sockets. Today, we use circuit boards as bases that make it far easier and cheaper to connect components. Prototype circuit...

The processes used to create printed circuit board assemblies are complicated and intricate, and things sometimes go wrong. One of the more common PCB defects is a blowhole, also known as a pinhole. This is a defect in a soldered joint on assemblies that involve...

When it comes to custom assembly, jacketed cables offer a number of advantages. A jacket covers the cables, shielding them from external elements. Without the jacket, inner wires could get caught on other components, causing the assembly to fail long before its...