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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

THT vs. SMD – Which Is the Better PCB Assembly Process?

by Licky Li

THT vs. SMD – Which Is the Better PCB Assembly Process?

Modern PCB assembly technologies are more advanced than their predecessors. They’re faster, more efficient, maybe cheaper, and allow for miniature ...
Posted in #SMT, smd, soldering, THT

Types and Features of Excellent SMT Machines

by Licky Li

Types and Features of Excellent SMT Machines

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...
Posted in #soldering, assembly, smt

15 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

by Licky Li

15 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

I.Solder Bridging Bad solder joints   The top problem that smaller and more compact components cause when it comes to PCB board soldering is solder...
Posted in #SMT, soldering

PCB Component Placement Guidelines

by Licky Li

PCB Component Placement Guidelines

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

Everything you need to know about PCB Components Assembly Machine

by Licky Li

Everything you need to know about PCB Components Assembly Machine

When manufacturers are producing PC boards in bulk, they are more likely to avoid soldering components onto the PCBs manually. Instead, they will ...
Posted in circuit, pcba, smt, solder mask, soldering

SMD vs SMT vs THT: What’s the Difference?

by Licky Li

SMD vs SMT vs THT: What’s the Difference?

There have several types of PCB assembly service in the market. Choosing the right mounting technology is essential for the design of any electroni...
Posted in pcba, smt, solder mask, soldering

Can Manual Soldering be Used in SMT Assembly Manufacturing Process?

by Licky Li

Can Manual Soldering be Used in SMT Assembly Manufacturing Process?

As electronic technology rapidly develops, electronic products tend to become miniaturized with weight and cost dramatically shrunk. As far as SMT...
Posted in pcba, smt

A Full Understanding of SMT Assembly Procedure Helping YOU Reduce Production Cost

by Licky Li

A Full Understanding of SMT Assembly Procedure Helping YOU Reduce Production Cost

SMT (Surface Mount Technology) assembly has become a leading electronics manufacturing technology as far as performance and efficiency are concern...
Posted in #PCBA, #SMT, AOI

Reduce Solder Defects Right Now or Catch Them Later? SPI Tells.

by Licky Li

Reduce Solder Defects Right Now or Catch Them Later? SPI Tells.

To strive for high reliability and high efficiency in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) assembly has been a target for electronics manufacturers expec...
Posted in #SMT, #soldering, SPI

General introduction of SMD Adhesive

by Licky Li

General introduction of SMD Adhesive

SMD Adhesive is also called Surface Mount Adhesive.Before soldering, components with pin contacts or SMDs are often bonded to the PCB with adhesive...
Posted in PCB, PCB design, PCB fabrication, PCB Layer stack-up, smt, soldering

Defects Contrast between Wave Soldering and Reflow Soldering

by Licky Li

Defects Contrast between Wave Soldering and Reflow Soldering

Introduction: As a kind of traditional welding technology, wave soldering and reflow soldering play an active role in the field of electronic manuf...
Posted in pcba, smt