The surface-mount IC packages that are assembled on a PCB are available in different types. The most popular ones among these are the QFN packages. These miniature packages are suitable for...
What Are QFN Packages?
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PCB Via Design Using Altium Designer
The early days of PCB fabrication saw the exclusive use of through-hole vias that span the complete thickness of the board. With the advent of surface mount technology, blind and buried vias were...
How does Laser Drilling Work in PCBs?
Laser drilling creates precise holes on a PCB to establish connections between different layers. The sleek gadgets that we all are acquainted with consist of HDI boards that incorporate laser...
What is Solder Mask Layer?
After PCB fabrication, the copper traces on the board typically face the risk of oxidation and corrosion due to environmental exposure. The most reliable way to prevent this and increase the life of...
What is Conformal Coating?
A critical part of PCB manufacturing is to protect the board from adverse environmental conditions by using various treatments and coatings. A conformal coating is one such process that involves...
What is the Use of a Decoupling Capacitor?
System noise has become a critical issue for both analog and digital devices. The requirement for speedy interfaces and lower power consumption has resulted in devices being sensitive to...
Case Study: PCBs for Automotive Sensors
The latest automobile designs involve multiple auto sensors. These sensors are integrated into automobile systems to identify and notify changes in the operating environment. They check for the...