Surface mount technology is not a zero-defect soldering process. In this article, we will look into simple defects in surface mount technology (SMT) that cause your PCB to fail and try to work out how to avoid them. Reducing such defects is the key to providing...
Flying probe testing is used to test analog components, in analog signature analysis, and testing short/open circuits. It is done without the use of fixtures and is a cost-effective alternative to the "bed-of-nails" testing method to check components. Let's test your...
Surface Mount Technology is part of the electronic assembly that deals with the mounting of electronic components to the surface of the PCB. Electronic components mounted this way are called surface mounted devices (SMD). SMT was developed to minimize manufacturing...
In this article, we will try to cover the whats, the whys, and the hows of a flying probe tester. Historically, in-circuit testers were developed first for testing PCB assemblies; flying probe testers came later. What is ICT or in-circuit testing? In-circuit testing...
Perfect PCB soldering is easy! It’s also very rare. What can explain this contradiction? If perfect soldering is easy, why is there so much touchup and rework? The answer, of course, is that it’s easy if you know how. And most of what the soldering “experts” have told...
Did you know that more than 25% of PCB failures occur due to ionic contamination? These contaminated PCBs are sent back to the manufacturer for revision. Additionally, ionic contamination may cause a catastrophic failure, leading to a substantial financial loss for a...
My previous posts have discussed specific soldering-related topics to help you achieve perfect soldering. Following are some soldering tips that, while very important, do not require hundreds of words each. Through the course of this article we will discuss: ...
Composite amplifiers have been a part of electronic PCB designs for a long time, particularly in applications involving audio devices. However, there is a growing importance to revisit and reinvent the good and the bad of composite amplifiers. Diversified features of...
If you haven't taken our 360 facility tour yet, let us introduce the Juki Pick-and-Place PCB assembly machines we use to pick and place components... In case the name wasn't clear enough. 15,000 components per hour All the way down to 01005 Modular format Hassle-free,...