Managing heat is an important part of printed circuit board design and manufacturing. A board that isn’t designed to dissipate the heat it generates may end up with operational problems or even complete failure. During manufacturing it is also important that the heat be managed in order to withstand the high temperatures applied during the
Printed circuit board assemblies are very crucial requirement nowadays. More and more PCBs are being produced and are extensively in use. PCB assembly manufacturing contains numerous complex processes, and it’s going to be quite challenging to build it efficiently. Efficiency is necessary when it comes to PCB assembly manufacturing. Productive management of PCB assembly
Components that are placed too close to the edge of the board run the risk of being damaged or causing problems with other aspects of circuit board manufacturing. The problem is that some components have to be close to or on the edge of the board in order to perform their function. Connectors, switches, and
Starting a project without first counting the cost can end up being an expensive mistake, and this principle doesn’t apply to only large construction projects. Any project should be evaluated first for its cost to avoid unpleasant surprises, and this includes getting a printed circuit board manufactured. There are design for manufacturing (DFM) rules that
-A conformal coating protects the components and exposed copper on a PCBA from damage -The state of a component, particularly cleanliness, impacts how conformal coating works. -Masking is a useful way to prepare a PCB or component for the conformal coating process. Electronic components and exposed conductors are vulnerable to chemical or mechanical degradation during
PCB assembly services have been arguing the benefits and drawbacks of through-hole vs. surface mount technologies since the 1980s. Through-hole technology (THT) is the original assembly process that dominated the industry until the invention of surface mount technology (SMT) in the 80’s. Surface mount is more efficient and cost-effective than THT, leading many to believe
With the growing complexity of electronics and the need for faster signal transmission rates, high-frequency PCBs are becoming an essential ingredient in developing high-performance applications across the manufacturing landscape. High-frequency printed circuit boards (PCBs) have emerged as the lifeline for electronics manufacturing. Such PCBs are known for their multiple features. Simply put, high-frequency PCBs transmit
AOI technology is a process that allows manufacturers to inspect PCBs by applying an AOI inspection platform. This type of inspection aims to identify in the printed circuit boards before they are sent off for assembly. It also provides real-time feedback on how well production lines are running and can help companies prevent costly errors
What is a PCB panel? A PCB panel, also called a PCB array, is a single board consisting of multiple individual boards. Once assembled, the panel is then broken apart, or depanelized, into the individual PCBs during the breakout process. The benefit of the printed circuit board panelization process is a decrease in defeats as
When it comes to PCB assembly process, the importance of automated assembly is well known. After all it offers the much-needed speed and consistency that your manufacturing needs. Does this mean that manual assembly has no place in today’s era? Far from it! Let us look at the use cases for both, to help you
