Sep 25,2017 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) surface finishes are critical in the development of the PCB assembly. Surface finishing in PCB provides a solderable surface between the components and the PCB assembly and prevents the assembly from oxidation. There are different types of su

Feb 07,2017 Electronic companies look for severalcost-effective options when it comes to PCB manufacturing and assembly.Most established electronic companies have their own facilities. Smallto midsized Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) outsource theirmanufacturing and assembl

Feb 17,2017 For most Electronic Engineers (EEs),designing PCB is a regular task. Although they may have years ofexperience in PCB design, it is not easy to create a high quality PCBdesign. A lot of factors need to be taken into consideration. Here wewill discuss seven factors to be

Feb 28,2017 For most of us, when asked about Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), the first thing that comes to our mind is consumer electronics. Along with developing innovative tech products for consumers and businesses, engineers continue to work on new techniques to help with emergenc

Apr 03,2017 When it comes to designing a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) with minimal or no errors, implementing different testing procedures becomes a necessity. By carrying out testing procedures, one can get rid of all the minor errors, thus improving the PCBA, as well as

Apr 12,2017 Inception of BGA (Ball Grid Array) has a huge contribution in the development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). BGA is a type of Surface Mount packaging, with the help of which devices like microprocessors can be permanently mounted on a PCB. The low inductance of BGAs

May 08,2017 BGA rework is a very critical process, and it requires a high level of expertise in handling the equipment with precision. In the last post, we covered a few steps of the BGA rework process. In this post, we will move forward with the final steps of this process. Repa

May 26,2017 Nowadays, High Density Interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards (PCBs) are being used increasingly. These PCBs incorporate higher connection pad densities, finer lines and spaces, and smaller vias and capture pads. Electronics industry has made a lot of technological a

Jun 06,2017 Designing a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) requires a proper planning of time and budget. Poor planning can cause you to spend more, and cost you time delays. Therefore, it is very crucial to take every decision in PCB design and manufacture properly. The poor performance

Apr 06,2016 Printed circuit boards are considered extremely important products by recycling organizations. The reason is that the boards are designed with a variety of valuable materials. A few examples include solder, gold, nickel, tin metal, palladium, and different types

Jun 13,2016 Wearable technology is at its peak as consumers are looking at ways to stay connected at all times. This thirst has taken a new twist, as some out-of-the-box thinkers are exploring ways to tattoo yourself with technology. Yes, you heard it right. Tattooed PCB

Jul 05,2016 Flexible circuit boards, abbreviatedas FPC, or alternately known as flex circuits, feature a patterned arrangement of electronic components, and printed circuitry mounted on aflexible base material. A flexible circuit board features a variety ofelements, including: a di

Aug 22,2016 Today, consumers understand theimportance of chemical-free products and items. They expect productmanufacturers to follow eco-friendly business practices, human-friendlyproduction techniques, and chemical-free formulations. It is nodifferent for circuit board assembly s

Aug 24,2016 Today, air is contaminated withvarious pollutants, which are causing severe health problems. Like allother industrial segments, PCB manufacturers are making efforts tominimize and eliminate chemicals in PCBs without compromising on theirquality. They are also doing thei

Oct 16,2016 Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are at the core of consumer electronics. This is why when someone hears of PCBs, they think of various consumer electronics. However, PCBs are becoming integral parts of emergency service devices too. This post discusses how emergency profe

Jan 20,2017 Electronic components are becomingcomplex and smaller. Same is the case with the PCBs. They are becomingcomplex, with more components placed on a smaller area. Variousindustrial studies suggest that during the last five years there are nochanges in the layer counts, but

Jan 31,2017 In spite of the development of competing test technologies, In-Circuit Test (ICT) remains one of the effective ways of testing a PCB assembly. The enduring appeal of the ICT comes from the test speed, which is usually only a few seconds. In addition to this, the test is

Jul 24,2013 The capabilities of modern electronics has expanded drastically thanks to the invention and optimization of the printed circuit board (PCB). In the very early stages of conception, a printed circuit board was imagined by German inventor Albert Hanson in 1903 as flat f

Jul 31,2013 Almost every electronic device in your home has a circuit board. As advancements in technology continue, many of your devices are rendered useless. Instead of allowing your old electronics to waste away, there are many options that should be considered. Recycle If

Oct 12,2015 Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) arecomposed of a wide range of electrical elements. The most decisiveelements that are utilized in PCB assemblies are resistors, capacitors,diodes, and transistors. This blog is meant to familiarize you withthese critical elements that cont