Licky's Column

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

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

SMT vs SMD – Ultimate Guide to PCB Assembly Terms

by Licky Li

SMT vs SMD – Ultimate Guide to PCB Assembly Terms

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

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

PCB Connector Types – What You Need To Know

by Licky Li

PCB Connector Types – What You Need To Know

Electrical and electronic devices are getting smaller and more powerful as technology evolves. Consequently, there’s a need for smaller, highly eff...
Posted in #PCBA, connector

13 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

by Licky Li

13 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

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

Wave And Reflow Soldering In PCB Soldering: Process Guide

by Licky Li

Wave And Reflow Soldering In PCB Soldering: Process Guide

What Is Wave Soldering? Wave solder is a batch soldering process used in printed circuit board manufacturing.The circuit board goes through a...
Posted in #soldering, pcba

Potting resins in PCB electronic assembly

by Licky Li

Potting resins in PCB electronic assembly

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

Impedance Matching in HDI PCB Design

by Licky Li

Impedance Matching in HDI PCB Design

Impedance matching Impedance matching means that when source is transmitted, the load impedance must be equal to the characteristic impedance of th...
Posted in HDI PCB, PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, pcba

14 Tips For PCB Design For Assembly

by Licky Li

14 Tips For PCB Design For Assembly

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...
Posted in assembly, PCB design, pcba

9 Common Printed Circuit Board Assembly Failures and Their Prevention Methods

by Licky Li

9 Common Printed Circuit Board Assembly Failures and Their Prevention Methods

Failure 1: PCB Crack or Bend   The Reason:   Printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) may crack or bend because of high mechanical or physical stress....
Posted in pcba

8 Tips to Make Your PCB Assembly a Success

by Licky Li

8 Tips to Make Your PCB Assembly a Success

1、PCB Assembly--What is the Printed Circuit Board Assembly?   Printed circuit board assembly, also known as PCBA, can be a complicated concept, mai...
Posted in pcba