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PCB Lead-free regulations

by Licky Li

PCB Lead-free regulations

Until recently, lead was almost ubiquitous in the construction of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Due to its melting point and ability to form stron...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing, Surface finish

When shuold use bare board testing?

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When shuold use bare board testing?

A bare board and the bare board testing process have critical roles to play in printed circuit board (PCB) creation. In PCB development, the bare b...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, Test

PCB Hole Types

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PCB Hole Types

Printed circuit boards have many different features, all of which affect the physical appearance and function of the board. Some of these features ...
Posted in #blind via, #burid via, #through-hole via, #via in pcb, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, Via covering, Via-in-pad

How to Cut Printed Circuit Board: Complete Guide(2022)

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How to Cut Printed Circuit Board: Complete Guide(2022)

For both electronics enthusiasts and professionals, there is always the need for custom-sized PCBs. The required size of the PCB you need can var...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

What is Lamination Process in PCB Fabrication?

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What is Lamination Process in PCB Fabrication?

PCBs are called “laminated sandwiches” simply because they comprise multiple layers bonded together with high temperatures and pressure. It is an a...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

FR4 PCB Material: Complete Guide in 2022

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FR4 PCB Material: Complete Guide in 2022

FR4 is the common used material in PCB manufacturing. It’s versatile material and have a balance between cost and performance. That is the reason w...
Posted in FR4, PCB, PCB design

Halogen-Free PCB: The Complete Guide

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Halogen-Free PCB: The Complete Guide

What is a Halogen Free PCB? As the name suggests, PCBs free of halogens are halogen-free PCBs. Here halogen refers to chlorine, fluorine, iod...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB, PCB design

Common Causes of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Failure

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Common Causes of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Failure

What is PCB failure To begin with, PCB, or simply “board,” is a laminated structure that comprises conductive and insulating layers. In nearl...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

What is Silkscreen on a PCB?

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What is Silkscreen on a PCB?

Silkscreen is an important process in printed circuit board manufacturing. The silkscreen layer may not be the most functional part of a PCB, it ...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗖𝗕: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲

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𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗖𝗕: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲

Substrate-like PCB (SLP) describes the transition of a PCB board into a product with package substrate-like features. Substrate-like-PCB operates i...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

ENIG BLACK PAD

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ENIG BLACK PAD

Across consumer electronics and all other industries that rely on well-manufactured printed circuit boards — or PCBs — the ability of vias to condu...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, Via-in-pad

What is the Standard PCB Thickness? The Complete Guide in 2022

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What is the Standard PCB Thickness? The Complete Guide in 2022

When it comes to PCB manufacturing, choosing the correct thickness is essential as your components will be inserted into multiple electronic devi...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing, PCB Milling