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Desoldering Pumps: Everything You Need to Know
Constructing a printed circuit board (PCB) requires many parts and techniques. The most vital of these parts is arguably solder – a metal alloy used to connect components and wires to create a functional circuit. Thanks to its low melting point and high conductivity,...
What skills and knowledge can help me establish a startup electronics company?
Creating a company in any industry takes a lot of time and effort, as well as a keen knowledge of your product and intended customer base. The fast-moving world of electronics is no exception. Our startup gurus noted some of the competencies you’ll need to ensure your...
7 Ways to Avoid Solder Balls in SMT Manufacturing
During Printed Circuit Board (PCB) production, several issues can occur to any of the many parts used to build them. When it comes to Surface Mount Technology (SMT), the most frustrating of these issues is the presence of solder balls. Today, we will explore what...
PCB Stiffeners: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
Designers tend to make PCBs out of a rigid substrate on which various components are affixed and connected via races to create a completed circuit. They are solid and unbendable by nature. However, more advanced electronics have caused printed circuit board assembly...
What challenges did the electronics industry had to face during the pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic did its fair share of damage around the globe, from causing millions of deaths to disrupting nearly all of the world’s economies. Now that the worst of it seems to be in the rearview, we asked our readers to share their thoughts on how the...
Printed Wiring Board: Everything You Need to Know
If you're into printed circuit board assembly (PCB) or looking to enter the industry, you may have heard about the printed wiring board (PWB). However, unlike PCB, the term PWB is much less widely known, despite its existence being vital to PCB production. Today, we...
Power Plane PCB: Tips and Best Practices
Printed circuit boards can be configured in several different ways according to the needs of the final product. Whether a small surface mount technology board is made for use in a handheld device or a multilayered board is designed for a larger machine, the options...
What is the impact of lead on health? Which electronics products have a lot of lead in them?
While nobody uses lead paint anymore, there are still plenty of everyday items that have lead components. We asked our readers to weigh in on what effects lead has on our bodies and in what products we typically find lead today.Kristen Bolig, CEO, SecurityNerd.Muscle...
How to Improve SMT Assembly Quality: Top Tips for 2022
Technology has been the driving force behind advancements in almost every aspect of humanity. Every year brings hundreds of new improvements in technology and new products to help make everyday life easier and more convenient. And with these advancements, we also see...
How to Reduce PCB Size
With each passing year, the technological advances we see become more impressive. In the world of PCBs, new technology has paved the way for more powerful computers that are more compact and affordable than previous iterations. This reduction in computer size means...
When does it make sense to outsource manufacturing of electronics or parts to other companies?
Businesses are not one-size-fits-all. What works for one company might not make sense for another. Manufacturing can be one of those areas. Should manufacturing of electronics and electronic parts be manufactured in-house or outsourced to other companies? There are a...
Software To Use for Stimulating Circuits
Printed circuit board assembly/design is complex. From initial design to beta testing to full production, many aspects of these boards are scrutinized and modified several times. To aid PCB designers in keeping pace with the ongoing developments in the world of...