PCB Fiducial Marks: Size, Placement and Design Guidelines
Understand global, local and panel fiducials, distinguish copper diameter from mask opening, and check your design before PCB assembly.
ENIG vs HASL: Which Is Better for PCB Assembly?
Selecting the right PCB surface finish changes your assembly yield, long-term reliability, and total cost. ENIG vs HASL is the most common trade-off engineers face. You want the solderability and protection your board needs—without paying [...]
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 [...]
A Complete Guide to Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)
1. The Role of SPI In the SMT process, solder paste printing is a critical step. Studies show that 80-90% of SMT defects come from this phase. That's where SPI [...]
SMT PCB: The Core Technology of Electronics Manufacturing
In today’s fast-paced technological world, electronic devices are everywhere, from smartphones and computers we use daily to cars, medical devices, and industrial control systems. Behind these electronic products, Printed Circuit [...]
Unlock the Power of PCBA Panelization
In the field of electronics manufacturing, the quality and efficiency of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) directly impact product performance and production outcomes. Among the many critical processes in PCBA [...]
The Impact of RoHS Standards on SMT Processing: Challenges and Strategies
In today's global manufacturing industry, the RoHS standard (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) has become an important factor that cannot be ignored. As an SMT processing factory, we are keenly aware [...]
Detailed Overview of the PCBA Process
To make a bare PCB functional, components need to be mounted on it, which is the process known as PCBA. For engineers, PCBA is a fundamental skill. Component Procurement and [...]
What is Flex PCB Coverlay?
In the PCB making of flexible printed circuit boards, a material called a "coverlay" is involved in packaging and protecting the external circuit of the flexible circuit board. The coverlay [...]