Lisa's Column

The Top PCB Assembly Defects and How to Fix Them

by Sales pcb hero

The Top PCB Assembly Defects and How to Fix Them

PCB assembly defects can significantly impact the functionality and reliability of electronic devices. Understanding these common defects and knowi...
Posted in pcba

Voltage Regulator: Essential in PCB Designs

by Sales pcb hero

Voltage Regulator: Essential in PCB Designs

The incorporation of voltage regulators in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs is not just a best practice but a cornerstone principle for ensuring...
Posted in pcba

Most Common Hand PCB Soldering Defects

by Sales pcb hero

Most Common Hand PCB Soldering Defects

Hand soldering of printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a skillful task that requires a blend of technique, the right tools, and practice. Despite the a...
Posted in pcba, soldering

V-Scoring vs. Other PCB Separation Methods

by Sales pcb hero

V-Scoring vs. Other PCB Separation Methods

When manufacturing printed circuit boards (PCBs), separating individual boards from the larger panel they are initially fabricated on is a critical...
Posted in #PCBA, V cut

What is IC programming in PCB assembly?

by Sales pcb hero

What is IC programming in PCB assembly?

IC programming in PCB assembly refers to the process of programming integrated circuits (ICs) with the necessary code or instructions to perform sp...
Posted in #PCBA, Components Sourcing, software engineering

How to build multilayers PCB? (About Pressing)

by Sales pcb hero

How to build multilayers PCB? (About Pressing)

Building a multilayer PCB involves a process known as pressing or lamination. Here are the basic steps involved in building multilayer PCBs, specif...
Posted in #PCBA, #SMT

How does double-sided SMT assembly work?

by Sales pcb hero

How does double-sided SMT assembly work?

In double-sided SMT (Surface Mount Technology) assembly, components are placed on both sides of the printed circuit board (PCB). This process requi...
Posted in #PCBA, #SMT

94v0 circuit board testing system and its reliability

by Sales pcb hero

94v0 circuit board testing system and its reliability

The term "94V-0" is a flammability rating, not a specific testing system, often associated with PCBs. When a PCB material has a 94V-0 rating, it me...
Posted in #PCBA

How to Face the Impact on PCB of Components Shortage

by Sales pcb hero

How to Face the Impact on PCB of Components Shortage

The shortage of electronic components, in particular of some categories of semiconductors and chips, has for some time been creating many problems...
Posted in #PCBA, Components Sourcing

Summary of six reasons why PCB pads are not easy to tin

by Sales pcb hero

Summary of six reasons why PCB pads are not easy to tin

We all know that the PCB pads are not easy to be tinned, which will affect the placement of components, which indirectly leads to the failure of su...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB fabrication, PCB manufacturing

Comparison between Through-Hole Assembly (THA) and Surface Mount Assembly (SMA)

by Sales pcb hero

Comparison between Through-Hole Assembly (THA) and Surface Mount Assembly (SMA)

Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) allows for tight bonding between bare PCBs and electronic components so that corresponding electrical functi...
Posted in #PCBA

BGA Packaging Technology and Traditional SMT/SMD

by Sales pcb hero

BGA Packaging Technology and Traditional SMT/SMD

SMT (surface mount technology) is presented relative to traditional THT (through hole technology). Compared with THT assembly, SMT assembly saves ...
Posted in BGA, pcba