IC Board Components and IC Board Design: A Complete Guide
An IC substrate (also called an IC base board) is a special type of circuit board used to package a bare IC chip and connect it to a larger PCB. It [...]
Flux Residue and PCB Cleaning Process Analysis
Core Hazards of Flux Residues Flux is an acidic chemical mixture used in soldering to remove metal oxides and help solder bind. After soldering, flux leaves residues on the PCB [...]
What Is Flux in PCB Soldering? Types, Uses, and Safety
Soldering Flux Soldering flux is a chemical agent used in soldering to prepare and protect metal surfaces. It helps join metals by cleaning surface oxides and preventing new oxidation during [...]
PCB Grounding Design and Layout Best Practices
1. Ground Wire All parts that are connected to ground are linked together through one common trace. This is common in old PCB designs and in simple PCB designs. 2. [...]
PCB Grounding Design: Types, Tips, and Best Practices
PCB grounding is a topic that PCB layout engineers always care about. For example, how should an effective grounding system be planned on a board? Should all the analog ground, [...]
OSP vs ENIG for SMT Assembly: Pros and Cons
Choosing the right surface finish is a critical step in designing any printed circuit board. It's important for both seasoned engineers and procurement specialists to understand their options well. This [...]
PCB Final Surface Finish: Electroless Nickel Guide
The final surface finish process in PCB manufacturing has gone through major changes in recent years. These changes came from the growing need to solve the limits of HASL (hot [...]
Industrial PCB Production: Process, Materials, and Applications
Industrial PCB Production: Process, Materials, and Applications Modern electronics manufacturing needs strong parts that can handle tough conditions. Unlike everyday gadgets, an Industrial PCB is key for complex machines and [...]