Standard PCB Board Thickness
August 11, 2023
A comprehensive guide to standard PCB board thickness. Learn its impact on mechanical stability & electrical performance, and choose the right one for your projects.
PCB Assembly & Soldering Techniques
Explore the essential techniques for assembling and soldering printed circuit boards (PCBs). This category includes comprehensive guides on different soldering methods (wave soldering, hot air solder leveling, hand soldering), tips for effective PCB assembly, and advanced soldering techniques. Articles also address troubleshooting common soldering issues and best practices for achieving reliable, high-quality connections on your PCBs.
Through-Hole PCBs: Ultimate Resource Guide
August 7, 2023
Through-hole PCB design: components, soldering, and pros/cons vs SMT. Best practices, tools, and project examples. Essential for beginners and engineers!
How to Fix a Cold Solder Joint: The Ultimate Guide
February 1, 2023
What is a Cold Solder Joint? Cold solder joints, also commonly known as pseudo soldering, are one of the bad solder joints produced during the PCBA or SMT process. Because the solder joint lacks the formation of good intermetallic compounds
Through Hole vs Surface Mount
December 6, 2022
How many do you know about through hole vs surface mount? They are two ways to connect electronics components in pcb assembly (PCBA). They are cost-effective and reliable methods of connecting electrical components with conductive pads, wires or copper bumps.
Auto Place and Route with Altium Designer
October 23, 2022
When designing a PCB, in order to improve efficiency, we need to learn how to automatically place and route our projects. In this tutorial, we will introduce the auto place and route in Altium Designer. Auto Placing Components 1. Select
How to Calculate PCB Assembly Cost?
October 6, 2022
Estimate PCB assembly costs: components, complexity, and manufacturing factors. Tips to reduce costs without compromising quality.
Solder Pad Basics: Design & Soldering Tips
October 3, 2022
Learn solder pad design: size, shape, and thermal relief. Tips to avoid bridging, pad lifting, and improve joint strength. Essential for PCB assembly. Guide here!
IPC-A-610: The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Assembly Acceptance Standards
September 5, 2022
Complete guide to IPC-A-610: The Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies. Learn about classes, certification, requirements, and how it compares to J-STD-001.
Comparison of Surface Mount and Through Hole Techniques
September 1, 2022
Discover the key differences between Surface Mount Vs Through Hole technologies, their advantages, and when to use each for optimal electronic assembly.
Wave Soldering Guide: Process & Best Practices
July 10, 2022
Wave soldering for through-hole components: process steps, flux application, and defect prevention. Tips for optimizing throughput and quality. Expert guide here!