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PCB manufacturing is a constantly evolving field, enhanced by successive improvements in technology. The latest innovations are accompanied by better manufacturing processes, allowing for continually improving products. In fact, the march of technology is so steady...

An RF diplexer, also called an antenna diplexer, is a passive device that may be used to allow several transmitters to operate on a single antenna. Typically, an RF diplexer allows transmitters operating on two different frequencies to use the same antenna. The single...

As 2017 comes to a close, it leaves in its wake impressive advancements in the field of technology. Technology marches on at astonishing speeds. It allows us to fly over oceans in a matter of hours and retrieve information with the push of a few buttons on a...

The cable assembly is a key component of any electrical or electronic system. But while the cable assembly is critical, engineers and designers often overlook it. In most cases, the design of the cable assembly is treated more like an afterthought. Designers of...

The Wright Brothers put the first heavier-than-air craft into flight with mechanical propulsion on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The flight that lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet is commemorated on December 17 as Wright...

The electronic manufacturing industry has been revolutionized by the introduction of surface mounting technology, which has proved to be better than the traditional through-hole technology. Surface mount assembly allows components to be mounted directly on the surface...

Soak testing involves testing a product in order to determine its ability to stand up to a high volume of usage and to find out what may happen outside of the product’s design environment. It is a form of performance testing in electronics manufacturing to determine...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are America’s two biggest shopping days. They come on the heels of Thanksgiving Day and offer some of the lowest retail prices of the year. Black Friday used to carry the weekend as people flocked to retail stores—often long before...

EMS Solutions joins Americans in honoring the patriotism and sacrifices of all veterans on the occasion of Veterans Day. We thank veterans for their brave service in defending this country. Veterans Day, which is celebrated every year on November 11, is designated as...

For a circuit to be categorized as electronic, it should have at least one component that is an active device. Components that are not capable of controlling currents through another electrical signal are called passive devices. Passive devices include resistors,...

Due to competition and the rising cost of labor, electronic manufacturing companies are constantly looking for ways to scale back production expenses so they can lower their product prices. Many companies have learned to outsource their PCB production in order to...

Demand for electronic manufacturing is expected to continue to grow as more people use electronic devices in all aspects of their life. The government’s effort to return manufacturing jobs to American soil augurs well for the U.S. electronics industry. Many companies...