Licky's Column

PCB Drilling Tips & Tricks

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Here are some helpful tips and tricks you should keep in mind for PCB drilling. 1. Mark the locations of holes on the printed circuit board (PCB) u...

Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout

How Much Does a PCB Cost?

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

When you are getting closer to PCB fabrication, the end cost of such electronics is your biggest concern. So, to minimize the unnecessary expenses,...

Posted in #PCBA, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB layout, PCB manufacturing

SMD vs SMT vs THT: What’s the Difference?

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

There have several types of PCB assembly service in the market. Choosing the right mounting technology is essential for the design of any electroni...

Posted in pcba, smt, solder mask, soldering

Prototype PCB Benefits

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Before you begin a full production run, you need to make sure that your printed circuit board, or PCB, is functioning properly. Because PCBs are ...

Posted in PCB, PCB fabrication, prototype

Key Points of SMT Assembly Process for BGA Components

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

The advent of BGA (ball grid array) definitely decreases assembly defects when SMT (surface mount technology) / SMD (surface mount device) practiti...

Posted in BGA

10 golden rules of PCB design

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Rule 1: Choose the right grid-set and always use the grid spacing that matches the most components. Although the multi-grid seems to be effective,...

Posted in PCB design

What does a Rheostat do: Functionality And Differences From The Potentiometer

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

When in need of variable resistance in an electrical circuit, rheostat and potentiometer are shared preferences. A rheostat is an exciting device w...

Raspberry Pi Camera Pinout: What It Is and How to Use It

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is popular these days. And it’s all thanks to its effectiveness in offering peace and security to users. But the s...

Posted in #Raspberry Pi