Today, we provide insights into the tinning flux vs. regular flux debate. We aim to educate you on their benefits to any typical soldering process. The questions you probably have include; Is any type of flux good enough for all soldering applications? What are the upsides of standard fluxes over tinning flux? If those are …
Do you know how to solder wires to a circuit board? It is straightforward, but you must perform it correctly to ensure a perfect electrical connection. That brings us to today’s discussion- Is there a standard soldering procedure? Also, can you use any soldering material to solder your parts on a circuit board? How many …
This article is a comparison of SMD vs. SMT. vs. THT. If you have researched the PCB assembly processes, you must have encountered acronyms like SMD, SMT, and THT. These terms can be confusing, especially considering there are several more, such as QFN, BGA, QFP, etc. But let’s first focus on comparing SMD vs. SMT. …
This article is about how to mix ferric chloride for etching. Ferric chloride is the ideal corrosive chemical for etching copper-clad boards when making PCBs at home. While you can buy the chemical solution ready-made, it is possible to make it cheaply as part of your DIY project. After all, the homemade PCB etching process …
We’ll look at how to trace a circuit in electronic devices and buildings using a multimeter and circuit tracer. It might be easy to locate a circuit path using your eyes in simple electrical circuits. But when dealing with complex circuits, such as in buildings or multilayer PCBs, you need a tool to track the …
Learn how to add fonts to Fusion 360 from this guide. Digital fabrication is one of the most important processes in PCB customization. One way to realize this is through tools such as Fusion 360, which enables you to create a variety of texts in your design. But one of the grey areas for most …
PCB assembly is as delicate of a process as circuit board fabrication. So assemblers need high-tech PCB assembly machine to mount and weld components on the board to make the circuit function as required. The assembly process has several stages, and each one needs several devices. We’ll categorize the machines by the PCB processes below, …
The allegro vs. Altium debate rages on as the two are some of the best PCB design software. But which of the two is better? Which one should you opt for in design and assembly-specific scenarios? There is an extensive array of PCB software tools that most users don’t know which one to use. But …
Let’s discuss low vs. high-volume PCB assembly services. Volume assembly in flexible PCB production is necessary so that the manufacturers can fulfill the high product demand in the electronics industry. Manufacturers have therefore developed methods to produce in bulk while adhering to the set quality standards. Our article will discuss these PCB production runs, among …
Here’s how to gold-plate copper if you have exposed surfaces on your board. Gold has superb electrical and corrosion-resistance properties. So it is the ideal candidate for coating copper surfaces on printed circuit boards and electrical connectors. The material also enhances the PCB’s look due to its shiny appearance. Read on to learn more. What …