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Welding Symbols

by Licky Li

Welding Symbols

Posted in solder mask, soldering

Battery Level Indicator Circuit

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Battery Level Indicator Circuit

Posted in circuit

Capacitor Film: The Properties, Construction, and Application

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Capacitor Film: The Properties, Construction, and Application

Are you a DIY enthusiast that has a thing for electronic circuits? Then, it’s crucial to understand capacitors—so you can use them in the correct r...
Posted in Capacitor

Different Types of Solder- All Common Classifications

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Different Types of Solder- All Common Classifications

When making electrical connections, one of the most critical aspects is soldering. Also, the soldering process is inevitable in joining almost all ...
Posted in #soldering, solder mask

Polyimide PCB: Types, Applications, and Benefits

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Polyimide PCB: Types, Applications, and Benefits

Most manufacturers produce their printed circuit boards with FR4 materials. After all, these boards are cheap and useful for various applications. ...
Posted in Flexible PCB, FPC Flexible PCB, Rigid Flex PCB

Silicon Circuit Board: Benefits and How to Design One

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Silicon Circuit Board: Benefits and How to Design One

Why should you use a silicon circuit board? Simple, Si, or silicon is a simple element with unique features. Also, it acts as an insulator and cond...
Posted in circuit, PCB design

S-Video To RCA Cables: How To Get The Best Out Of Them

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S-Video To RCA Cables: How To Get The Best Out Of Them

Have you observed how the wires you connect from your DVD player to the TV have changed over the years? In the same way, lots of other devices have...
Posted in cable

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Design Phase of PCB Prototype Fabrication

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3 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Design Phase of PCB Prototype Fabrication

Prototyping is a common procedure for most electronic components including printed circuit boards (PCBs). How businesses design and develop their e...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout

PCB Mechanical Drilling vs. Laser Drilling: Which Is Better for Vias?

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PCB Mechanical Drilling vs. Laser Drilling: Which Is Better for Vias?

PCB drilling is a very delicate process, as creating the right holes to get a circuit board to function is not an easy task. Complex circuits oft...
Posted in Back drilling, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

PCB Corrosion: Causes & How to Prevent It

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PCB Corrosion: Causes & How to Prevent It

The most adverse effect manufacturers of circuit boards deal with — corrosion. Silver (tarnishes) and base metals (copper, lead, etc.) are prone to...
Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, pcb testing

Tips About Protect Your PCB Design from PCB Manufacturer

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Tips About Protect Your PCB Design from PCB Manufacturer

1. Ask Contractors to Sign NDA A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is the way of legal protection of your PCB design. It takes effect regardl...
Posted in PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Guide to Understanding Through Hole PCB

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Guide to Understanding Through Hole PCB

Among to all of the types of PCB, through hole PCB is an extensively used type. Through hole technology is a reliable way to attach components to...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing, PCB Milling