IPC and IPC-A-600: What They Are and Why They Matter
In PCB manufacturing and electronic assembly, you’ll often hear two terms tossed around: IPC and IPC-A-600. Many designers and assemblers know they’re […]
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What Is PWB? PWB vs PCB Explained
PWB is an early British name, because at that time there is only a circuit diagram on the circuit board, no printed original, is a more original circuit board.
PCB Burn-in Board Testing: Purpose, Process, and Materials
If you work in the PCB industry, you’ve probably heard of burn-in board testing—but many professionals still mix up its purpose, process,
IWR1642BOOST: A 77GHz mmWave Sensor Evaluation Board
IWR1642 BOOST is an easy-to-use 77GHz millimeter wave sensor evaluation board for IWR1642 devices that can be directly connected to a microcontroller (MCU) development kit equipped with millimeter wave tools and software, including mmWave Studio (MMWAVE-STUDIO) and millimeter wave software development kit (MMWAVE-SDK).
How Many Layers Are the Best for PCB Design?
If you’re new to PCB design, you’ve probably asked this question: how many layers are best for my project? PCB design layers
Common Defects and Prevention of PCB FR-4 CCL Semi-Solidified Sheet
In the PCB FR-4 copper clad plate industry, the semi-solidified sheet is a key commodity—especially for multilayer PCB manufacturing. PCB FR-4 CCL
Causes and Improvement Measures of Copper Plating Pits on Printed Circuit Boards
PCB copper plating quality directly impacts the board’s application reliability. As PCBs move toward higher density and precision, demands for plating quality
How is the SMT Patch Price Calculated?
We’re an SMT manufacturer with years of hands-on experience. A question we hear all the time: What’s the SMT patch price, and
Application of Solder Paste in SMT
In our SMT factory, we use solder paste every day—it’s the backbone of mounting SMD components to PCBs. If you’re new to
Resin Plug Holes in HDI PCBs: What Engineers Need to Know
If you work with HDI PCBs, you’ve probably come across resin plug holes more times than you can count. But here’s something
Common PCB Surface Treatments: Types, Advantages & Disadvantages
PCB surface treatments are critical for protecting copper traces, enhancing solderability, and ensuring reliable electrical connections in electronic devices. Choosing the right
PCB Chip & Semiconductor Packaging Terminology: Complete Glossary
PCB chip and semiconductor packaging terminology is essential for electronics engineers, PCB designers, and manufacturing professionals to understand advanced IC assembly and
Microwave PCB Design | High-Frequency RF PCB Guide (OPCBA)
Microwave PCB Design (also known as RF PCB or high-frequency PCB design) focuses on creating printed circuit boards for wireless communication, wireless
The Development History of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Before printed circuit boards (PCBs) emerged, electronic components relied on direct wire connections to form complete circuits. Today, such hand-wired circuits only
The Production Process of Rigid PCB
The production process of rigid PCBs may vary slightly based on factors like layer count, design complexity, and performance requirements, but the
PROTEL PCB Design | High-Speed Layout & Wiring Best Practices (OPCBA)
In high-speed circuit design, the inductance and capacitance within PCB traces turn wires into equivalent transmission lines. Poor placement of termination components
How PCB Substrates Evolved Alongside LED Development
What Forces a Substrate Change The first visible-light LED reached the market in 1962. It gave off a dim red glow at