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The Importance Of PCB Assembly Service Quotes For Your PCB Projects
Imagine pouring hours into designing a perfect PCB, only to have the end product miss the mark. To bridge the gap between design and execution, there's a step you can't afford to overlook: obtaining a PCB assembly service quote. This foundational document: Details the...
PCB Overmolding: Everything You Need to Know
How do electronic devices manage to survive in harsh conditions? The answer frequently involves a protective layer specifically designed for their printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). These PCBAs are crucial, yet vulnerable to factors like moisture and mechanical...
How do PCB Makers Deal with Extremely High Currents on their Products while Maintaining a Relatively Small Track Size?
Efficiency in product design can feel like a balancing act. When dealing with high currents, what options do PCB makers have to maintain a relatively small track size? These PCB appreciators let us in on the secrets to keeping PCBs efficient. Keep reading to learn...
Solder Flux: What Is It and How to Use It
You've got your soldering iron, your components, and a PCB layout that's just waiting to come to life. You start soldering, but the solder just doesn't flow the way you'd like—it forms a blob instead of a clean joint. Enter solder flux. Far from a luxury, this...
Is it better to use a microcontroller or a microprocessor when making a consumer product?
As a product developer, you may wonder whether your consumer product is better suited to run with a microprocessor or microcontroller. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Some circuit-savvy individuals shared their insights. Read on to learn more about...
PCB Etchback: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wondered how multilayer printed circuit boards maintain optimal transmitting signals between their layers? The secret is printed circuit board (PCB) etchback. This technique, used specifically with plated through-hole (PTH) procedures, involves producers adding a...
What is PCB Baking and Should You Use It?
What makes printed circuit boards (PCBs) so reliable? Although many processes are involved, one that caught our attention is PCB baking. PCB baking helps eliminate potential defects and ensure optimal performance. It also protects small and delicate printed circuit...
High TG PCB: Everything You Need to Know
As electronic technology advances, there is a growing need for high-Tg boards. Tg, a key property of epoxy, signifies the temperature range at which the base material undergoes a transition from a solid and rigid state to a rubbery state. Different PCBs possess...
When should via tenting be used in PCB construction?
Via tenting is an important step in printed circuit board construction. When should it be used? And what exactly makes it an important step? Some individuals shared their thoughts on the value of via tenting. Keep reading to learn more about this process from...
Conformal Coating for PCB Protection: Good or Bad Idea?
Conformal coating was once only for mission-critical applications like aviation. Now, small electronics and wearable gadgets use it too. Why? It safeguards their printed circuit board (PCB) against moisture, heat, and environmental contaminants. There are many kinds...
How Back Drilling PCBs Can Improve Signal Strength
PCB manufacturing and design bring about a range of challenges, and one of the critical issues to tackle is signal integrity retention. When signals are transmitted on a PCB, they often suffer from distortion caused by quantization noise, signal noise, and other...
Why is burn-in testing essential for PCB manufacturing?
Testing is a vital part of many business operations as it enables companies to identify and address problems before their product reaches consumers. For PCB manufacturers, this process comes in the form of burn-in testing. Keep reading to find out the benefits...