Licky's Column

SMT vs SMD – Ultimate Guide to PCB Assembly Terms

by Licky Li November 02, 2024

PCB assembly technologies are getting more advanced as we work on ways to improve electronic circuitry efficiency. We’re seeing faster, more effici...

Posted in assembly, pcba, smd, smt

Types and Features of Excellent SMT Machines

by Licky Li November 02, 2024

A Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machine is a high-tech generation of equipment that aids PCB makers in solving SMT assembly issues. SMT machine si...

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13 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

by Licky Li October 31, 2024

Hand soldering has always been considered a hallmark skill to have in every electronics maker’s repertoire of geeky skills. Soldering has never be...

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Potting resins in PCB electronic assembly

by Licky Li October 31, 2024

Making an informed choice for Electronic Protection Today the electronics industry is one of the most rapidly expanding industries in the world, wi...

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14 Tips For PCB Design For Assembly

by Licky Li October 31, 2024

Designing a combination of PCB in mind is one of the most important and often misunderstood. This series is dedicated to helping you become a profe...

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Through-Hole VS. Surface Mount Technology

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Through-Hole Technology Through-hole was the technique that diminishes the point-to-point assembling method. It’s a mounting strategy that uses th...

Posted in #PCBA, #soldering, #through-hole via, assembly, Surface finish

PCB Component Placement Guidelines

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

PCB designing is both an art and a science. There’s a ton of technical know-how and measurements to consider when dealing with trace widths, layer...

Posted in #PCBA, #SMT, assembly, PCB design

2 options of potting epoxy resin to PCB assembly devices

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

What is the potting epoxy resins? Potting epoxy resin is to pot polyurethane, silicone, and epoxy resin into the devices with electronic components...

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Cause Analysis of SMD Tombstone Troubleshooting in SMT Assembly

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

There have been many studies of the causes of tombstoning; some published, some not. They tend to focus on a single process parameter as the...

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The Advantages of Wave Soldering

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Key Takeaways Wave soldering is an assembly process by which a molten wave of solder passes on the underside of the board, forming a solder joint ...

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PCB Assembly and Soldering Techniques

by Licky Li October 29, 2024

Key Takeaways PCB assembly and soldering complete the physical building of a circuit by picking, placing, and soldering components onto a board. I...

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