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 drills. Laser drilling techniques ensure accuracy even when dealing with the...
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 the PCB is to provide a protective coating known as a solder mask...
The quality of a circuit board assembly depends on several factors such as the interface between the board and the components. This makes a pad a significant part of PCB design and development as it serves as the designated surface area for electrical contact between...
Think about the technology that your company has developed recently and planning to have a patent. You are even ready to roll this out commercially, but then you suddenly learn that some legal requirements may apply. And these requirements include civil and criminal...
A multilayer PCB has more than two layers in its stack-up. Stack-up is one of the most important aspects of your design. It describes how layers are arranged in a multilayer board. An accurately stacked board will reduce electromagnetic emissions, crosstalk, and...
In circuit board manufacturing, the process of implementing the PCB surface finish is critical in enhancing the reliability and shelf life of the PCBA. We will cover the various types of surface finishes the printed circuit boards are given to enhance good...
When it comes to PCB material selection, making the right choice for your design is important because materials can impact the overall performance. Knowing how the thermal and electrical properties impact your design before you get to the manufacturing stage can save...
PCB design and manufacturing is a complex process managing thousands of components and connections across a multi-layer board. It is of critical importance to ensure the production yield is error-free and one way to improve fabrication yields is to perform a design...
Measuring impedance and checking for faults and discontinuities on different points of a PCB trace is not a cakewalk. This is because impedance is an AC property and cannot be measured like resistance. Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) impedance measurements are...