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How to Tell Tombstone Defects in PCBs ‘Rest in Peace’
Working with small circuit board areas can increase the risk of various PCB defects, tombstoning in particular.
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Working with small circuit board areas can increase the risk of various PCB defects, tombstoning in particular.
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The electronics sector is one of the most dynamic industries, with virtually unlimited applications. This is why its growth is expected to remain...
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Rigid-flex PCBs (printed circuit boards) combine the best traits of both rigid PCBs and flexible PCBs, making it easier for manufacturers to install...
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As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), your success greatly depends on your products' functionality and durability. In this regard, the printed...
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So, you’ve made the choice to design a custom PCB for your design. Instead of buying off the shelf electronics.. but what’s next?
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As electronics have become increasingly embedded in our day-to-day, the manufacturing process for printed circuit boards (PCBs) has adapted....
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When outsourcing electronics manufacturing, there’s more to consider than just price. Often, the best electronic contract manufacturers (ECMs) are...
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When printed circuit boards fail, you can face costly and potentially disastrous consequences. So how do you pick up the pieces afterward? ...
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When searching for a reliable electronics contract manufacturing (ECM), one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What certifications do...
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You’ve heard about the many great feats and discoveries in the aerospace industry. You’ve also heard about the tragedies that have happened when a...
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Prototyping isn’t reserved for high-tech vehicles or revolutionary consumer gadgets. It’s also a great practice for manufacturing printed circuit...
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Confused about REACH vs. RoHS compliance? You’re not alone. These two sets of electronics manufacturing guidelines were born from the European...
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It’s time for your organization to begin production of a new electronic device. For one reason or another, you’re in no position to take care of the...
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For many companies, the focus on printed circuit board (PCB) production is on-time-delivery and quality. However, just as important to a product’s...
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Cable jackets serve as the first line of defense for wires and cables – which makes choosing the right jacketing material essential. So, you might be...
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You buy your electronic components, your machines are up and running, customers are happy, your workers are happy -- everything is good. Invoice...
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Let’s face it, soldering is difficult. It takes years of training to get good at the right kinds of solders, and even machines don’t always get it...
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When turned on, electrical equipment generates sparks. Some equipment generates heat that can lead to ignition, while electric arcing occurs between...
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Plastic waste may snag all of the headlines, but it's not the only type of waste overwhelming landfills and contaminating soil and water.
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It seems simple enough. If you’re a manufacturer who uses electronic components to build your products for American or international markets, you...
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In the strict world of printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and manufacturing, one key factor in the OEM’s success is paying close attention to...
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Electronics manufacture and testing are like squabbling siblings. PCB testing is a necessary expense that, when done correctly, prevents much larger...
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Electronic devices are the sum of their parts, including the box in which you house them.
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As you know painfully well, the coronavirus is causing growing demand for medical ventilators and other "life-sustaining" devices. As hospital visits...
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There’s no perfect playbook to establishing and maintaining major transportation projects like subways, bus systems, and other transit developments.