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Summary of six reasons why PCB pads are not easy to tin

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Summary of six reasons why PCB pads are not easy to tin

We all know that the PCB pads are not easy to be tinned, which will affect the placement of components, which indirectly leads to the failure of su...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

When Should You Consider PCB Panelization?

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When Should You Consider PCB Panelization?

PCB Trace Technologies Inc. recommends designing boards with panelization in mind, as panelization offers significant advantages in efficiency for ...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Relationship between Copper Weight, Trace Width and Current Carrying Capacity

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Relationship between Copper Weight, Trace Width and Current Carrying Capacity

Theoretically, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) current carrying capacity is determined by cross-sectional area of trace and temperature rise. Furtherm...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, PCB manufacturing

Comparison between Through-Hole Assembly (THA) and Surface Mount Assembly (SMA)

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Comparison between Through-Hole Assembly (THA) and Surface Mount Assembly (SMA)

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) allows for tight bonding between bare PCBs and electronic components so that corresponding electrical functi...
Posted in #PCBA, assembly, PCB manufacturing

Announcing a Tip to Reduce Cost and Increase Reliability of Your PCBs

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Announcing a Tip to Reduce Cost and Increase Reliability of Your PCBs

It’s been concluded that 70% of manufacturing cost is determined by design issues and manufacturing including overhead, material and labor cost onl...
Posted in Flexible PCB, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

How to Select Material for Your PCBs from Cost and Reliability Considerations

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How to Select Material for Your PCBs from Cost and Reliability Considerations

Material, usually substrate material as far as PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is concerned, plays a core role in PCB since it carries its leading fun...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

The Essentials of PCB Conformal Coating

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The Essentials of PCB Conformal Coating

PCBs are sometimes coated with conformal coating to protect them in harsh operating conditions where humidity and contaminants, such as d...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Impedance Control: How to Specify Your Requirements for PCB Manufacturers

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Impedance Control: How to Specify Your Requirements for PCB Manufacturers

That moment when you transition a board to manufacturing can be nerve-wracking, especially for new designs. In order to ensure your design can be p...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

What is the difference between gold plating, immersion gold and nickel palladium gold in PCB surface treatment process?

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What is the difference between gold plating, immersion gold and nickel palladium gold in PCB surface treatment process?

In the PCB surface treatment process , there are several treatment processes that we often confuse: gold plating, immersion gold and nickel palladi...
Posted in Material, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Effect of PCB production process on impedance

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Effect of PCB production process on impedance

   The production process has a great influence on the impedance. In theory, continuously adjusting the thickness of the medium can obtain continuo...
Posted in Impedance Control PCB, PCB Impedance Matching, PCB manufacturing

The definition of PCB blind and buried holes (blind holes, through holes, buried holes)

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The definition of PCB blind and buried holes (blind holes, through holes, buried holes)

In high-speed PCB design, the via design is an important factor, which consists of the hole, the pad area around the hole, and the POWER layer isol...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing, pcba