Licky's Column

How to Specify Impedance on a Printed Circuit Board

by Licky Li

How to Specify Impedance on a Printed Circuit Board

Controlling impedance (resistance) is almost a given with today’s technology. One day, we are adding a wireless option to a common object and calli...
Posted in Impedance, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication

The Advantageous Properties of Ceramic PCBs

by Licky Li

The Advantageous Properties of Ceramic PCBs

The thermal conductivity and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) are the two main properties to focus on when selecting ceramic PCB materials....
Posted in ceramic pcb, PCB, PCB fabrication

Understanding the Thermal Conductivity of a PCB

by Licky Li

Understanding the Thermal Conductivity of a PCB

The thermal properties of a PCB are critical to the operating junction temperature of a component.  To predict the heat transfer to the PCB, PC...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

4 Steps to Get Through Hole Soldering done perfectly

by Licky Li

4 Steps to Get Through Hole Soldering done perfectly

Posted in PCB design, PCB fabrication, pcba

PCB Spring Contacts

by Licky Li

PCB Spring Contacts

What Are PCB Spring Contacts? PCB spring contacts, also known as spring-loaded contacts, are small mechanical components used to establish tempor...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication

Importance of Virtual Ground and Virtual Short in Op-Amp Circuit Designs

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Importance of Virtual Ground and Virtual Short in Op-Amp Circuit Designs

Virtual Ground and Virtual Short in Op – Amp Circuit Designs What is Virtual Ground and Virtual Short? Before getting into the details, let us tak...
Posted in # Virtual Short, #Virtual Ground, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Impedance Matching in PCB Design

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Impedance Matching in PCB Design

 Impedance Matching in PCB Design It is fair to consider a PCB itself as a component in which multiple traces are connected. Each trace is differen...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Impedance Matching, PCB manufacturing

An Excellent Way to Assemble Boards---Castellated PCB

by Licky Li

An Excellent Way to Assemble Boards---Castellated PCB

Have you heard of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole Technology (THT)? They are two common ways to mount a PCB over another. However, ...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

OSP vs ENIG

by Licky Li

OSP vs ENIG

A PCB surface finish is a coating between a bare board PCB and a component. It serves two main purposes — to protect the copper circuitry and ensur...
Posted in ENIG, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Pcb Antipad: Should You Use It for Your Designs?

by Licky Li

Pcb Antipad: Should You Use It for Your Designs?

PCB signal integrity is a pretty sensitive concept. Therefore, you’d have to consider several factors to ensure your PCB retains its integrity. Amo...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB design, PCB fabrication

Teflon PCB: Tips and Tricks you Need to Know

by Licky Li

Teflon PCB: Tips and Tricks you Need to Know

Do you want to build a high-frequency PCB but don’t know what type to design? Then, you can try Teflon PCB.Teflon PCBs are high-frequency boards wi...
Posted in Flexible PCB, HDI PCB, PCB fabrication, Teflon Material

How to Build a Circuit Board- Key Steps to Making DIY Circuit Boards

by Licky Li

How to Build a Circuit Board- Key Steps to Making DIY Circuit Boards

A printed circuit board (PCB) is the basis of all electronic components. A PCB ensures an excellent electrical connection by featuring pre-designed...
Posted in #DIY project, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing