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Common Causes of PCB Failure
Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essentially the lifeblood of the devices we use daily. Cellphones, TVs, cars, street lights, and so many other...
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Printed circuit boards, or PCBs, are essentially the lifeblood of the devices we use daily. Cellphones, TVs, cars, street lights, and so many other...
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In the constantly evolving world of technology, safety remains a top concern among engineers during development. Whether it’s a sensor in your car,...
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The most painful part of developing with electronics is knowing your success is fleeting. Eventually, all parts must die, or at least fade away into...
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While there are many common printed circuit board defects, one of the most notorious is burnt components. It's also, unfortunately, one of the most...
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When you order printed circuit boards (PCB), you know the pricey consequence of failure. The last thing you need financially is for your PCBs to...
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In electronics manufacturing, printed circuit boards are separated into three categories: 1, 2, and 3. The printed circuit board classification...
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The adage “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” holds no ground in the realm of public transportation, mining equipment, and numerous other high-stakes...
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With the rise of IoT and technology in general, electronics are featured in many environments, exposing delicate electronic connections to potential...
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When user safety depends on equipment functioning reliably -- as with many medical devices and handheld mining equipment, for example -- electronic...
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The Design-2-Part show for the Greater New York area will be held April 26-27 in Secaucus, NJ.
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The world of PCB assembly capabilities is changing rapidly, and forecasters expect PCB manufacturing capabilities to expand for the next 10 years....
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When an OEM is sourcing out work -- let alone aerospace electronics manufacturing -- it’s likely to come across companies that boast about all sorts...
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In 2006, the European Union rolled out a directive restricting the use of certain hazardous chemicals. This directive, Restriction of Hazardous...
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As today’s electronics designs become smaller and more complex, more engineers are relying on surface mount technology. After the 1980s, this...
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Among the serial data interfaces -- SPI, Flex I2C, and many more -- available for electronic equipment, two stand out for their longevity. In spite...
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COMPONENT SHORTAGE: December ‘22 UPDATE: Nearly a year after our last update, we have returned to find a similar situation regarding shortages in the...
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There are major regulation change coming to electronics in Europe, and it’s important for everyone to take note, including U.S. manufacturers who...
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Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing is a process that requires precision and reliability. As technology advances, laptops and smartphones are...
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If there's one thing that takes center stage in the aerospace industry, it's safety. This, of course, comes hand in hand with high-quality components.
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Today a growing number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) outsource some of their work to electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs). The ECMs...
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Consolidating services is a great way to reduce costs, lead times, & confusion. Unfortunately, most electronics contract manufacturers (ECMs) don’t...
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Do you work for an original equipment manufacturer or OEM? Chances are you’ve crossed paths with a project requiring an electronic manufacturing...
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More manufacturers these days are realizing the benefits of using external PCB assembly services versus a DIY approach. Allowing an electronics...
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When it comes to making a custom electronic cable and harness assembly, the little details matter. A faulty wire or a bad connection could ruin an...