Kitty's Column

PCB Inductor – Definition and Methods of Computing Inductance Value

by Lily Zhang

PCB Inductor – Definition and Methods of Computing Inductance Value

An inductor is a passive component that operates via opposing sudden changes in current flow. It does so by temporarily reducing the spikes or curr...

Microwave PCB: The Best PCB Design for High Frequencies

by Lily Zhang

Microwave PCB: The Best PCB Design for High Frequencies

It’s a common fact that standard PCB designs can’t handle everything. You will need some specialized techniques to pull off some demanding applicat...

Resistive Touch Sensor: What It Is and How It Works

by Lily Zhang

Resistive Touch Sensor: What It Is and How It Works

Resistive touch sensors were first introduced in the 1960s but didn’t take off until the late 1990s. Resistive touch sensor applications now includ...

10 Helpful Ways To Check Defects On Soldering PCB Board

by Lily Zhang

10 Helpful Ways To Check Defects On Soldering PCB Board

Recent developments in consumer electronics have heightened the need for producing defect-free PCBs. It is significant to understand the issues en...
Posted in PCB, PCB design

Prepreg vs. Pore- A Comparative Guide on Prepreg and PCB Core

by Lily Zhang

Prepreg vs. Pore- A Comparative Guide on Prepreg and PCB Core

About Prepreg vs. Pore, Circuit boards create a connection point of various small components that are imperative in the functioning of electronic g...
Posted in Metal core PCBs, PCB

94V-0 Circuit Board Diagram- Key Features and Applications

by Lily Zhang

94V-0 Circuit Board Diagram- Key Features and Applications

Heat generation applications will also need advanced circuit boards that can withstand the temperature. That is one of the critical applications of...
Posted in circuit, PCB, PCB design

1 Oz Copper Thickness: Is it Perfect For PCB Manufacturing?

by Lily Zhang

1 Oz Copper Thickness: Is it Perfect For PCB Manufacturing?

About 1 oz copper thickness, PCB stack-up is probably the last thing you’d consider as an electronics designer or beginner in engineering.  While i...
Posted in PCB, PCB design

Masking PCB: How and Why It’s Done

by Lily Zhang

Masking PCB: How and Why It’s Done

Masking PCB (printed circuit boards) is crucial in the PCB manufacturing process.  But why?  The following guide will answer this question as well ...
Posted in IC, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication

Li-ion charger circuit- All You need to Know

by Lily Zhang

Li-ion charger circuit- All You need to Know

Lithium-ion batteries’ popularity is rising owing to their significant advantages over lead-acid batteries. However, a Li-ion charger circuit is di...
Posted in circuit, IC

Solder Joint: The Common Defects That Exist

by Lily Zhang

Solder Joint: The Common Defects That Exist

About Solder Joint, Soldering is an essential process in electronics manufacturing. And most soldiers available today are the lead-free variant (du...

Checking PCB Design Schematics for Errors

by Lily Zhang

Checking PCB Design Schematics for Errors

A schematic is a crucial step in the physical production of a circuit. It will prevent costly and time-consuming debugging and rework or revisions ...

Embedded PCB: The Perfect Board for Embedded Systems

by Lily Zhang

Embedded PCB: The Perfect Board for Embedded Systems

There’s a steady increase in sales of embedded systems due to the high demand for smaller, wearable circuits. In addition, embedded systems help to...