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What is PTH in PCB?

by Lily Zhang

What is PTH in PCB?

PTH refers to the pore, so the layer connected to it is conductive; There is an electrical connection. In contrast, NPTH non-metallic pores refer t...
Posted in PCB

GaN vs. GaAs for RF Amplifiers and Power Conversion

by Lily Zhang

GaN vs. GaAs for RF Amplifiers and Power Conversion

GaAs has been with us for some time and has provided high efficiency, high power devices in the low GHz regime. Depending on the particular appli...

High-Voltage PCB Technology, How To Design To Make You Satisfied

by Lily Zhang

High-Voltage PCB Technology, How To Design To Make You Satisfied

In certain applications, like most wall chargers and computer power supplies, the input energy is taken from the wall outlet, which is usually 220V...
Posted in design, PCB

Power Distribution Network: How To Ensure Accurate Power Supply and Power Integrity in PCBs

by Lily Zhang

Power Distribution Network: How To Ensure Accurate Power Supply and Power Integrity in PCBs

All components in a PCB need electrical power to function. So you need to design the electrical lines and loads in the circuit to create an effecti...
Posted in PCB

Selective Soldering: A Partial and Precise Soldering Process

by Lily Zhang

Selective Soldering: A Partial and Precise Soldering Process

The miniaturization trends in circuit board fabrication have necessitated selective soldering to prevent component damage.  Reflow and wave solderi...
Posted in #soldering

VSCode Arduino: How To Use VSCode in Your Arduino Projects

by Lily Zhang

VSCode Arduino: How To Use VSCode in Your Arduino Projects

The default development environment for Arduino projects is the Arduino IDE, which works great. But what if you want an alternative development env...
Posted in #Arduino

Methods of low-cost PCB assembly

by Lily Zhang

Methods of low-cost PCB assembly

PCB assembly is the finished board where all components are welded and installed on a printed circuit board (PCB). The conductive path carved on th...
Posted in PCB, PCB manufacturing

Methods of Flex cut PCB

by Lily Zhang

Methods of Flex cut PCB

The structure of flex cut PCB products is composed of a soft copper foil substrate and a soft insulation layer, which are bonded with adhesive and ...

Capacitor Code: Color and Alphanumeric Value Coding

by Lily Zhang

Capacitor Code: Color and Alphanumeric Value Coding

In this article, we'll examine the capacitor code used to indicate the value of capacitors. Capacitors are tiny passive electronic components that ...

What is FR4 material?

by Lily Zhang

What is FR4 material?

FR-4 is a code name for a fire-resistant material grade, which represents a material specification in which resin materials must be able to self-ex...

10 Reasons For PCB Manufacturing Defects And How To Eliminate Them

by Lily Zhang

10 Reasons For PCB Manufacturing Defects And How To Eliminate Them

Fault minimization is the topmost priority of PCB manufacturers. To do that, understanding common faults and following PCB manufacturing guidelines...
Posted in PCB, PCB manufacturing

Arduino Pro Micro Pinout: Connection Pins for the ATmega32U4-Based Microcontroller

by Lily Zhang

Arduino Pro Micro Pinout: Connection Pins for the ATmega32U4-Based Microcontroller

Arduino boards are handy for prototyping & development, and there are several boards you can use for your project. If you are looking for a com...
Posted in arduino board, Arduino project, circuit