Printed circuit boards are integral components in the modern electronics. They define what an electronic device should do and how it should operate. Copper coating is one of the crucial activities that are undertaken during the PCB manufacturing process. The coating entails spreading a thin layer of copper material on the surface of a printed…
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the drivers of the modern technology. They are present in every electronic device and are used for performing various critical roles. They determine the functionality and as well as the performance of the electronic devices and appliances. On the other hand, PCB technology is also deriving an array of benefits…
Image source Freepik You may be wondering what is the relationship between fingers and PCB. To aggravate the situation, these fingers are made of gold. Yes, PCBs also have gold fingers, only that the fingers in this case have nothing to do with smuggling or carrying objects as many tend to assume. These fingers play…
Image source IndiaMart Encapsulation in PCB manufacturing entails the application of a compound on the electronic assemblies so as to protect them from various risk factors such as physical vibrations, moisture, dirt, dust, and any other unwanted material. An encapsulating adhesive is a compound that has the desired physical and chemical properties to be used…
Image source Freepik We are in the era of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Various intelligent tools are used for doing complex tasks. ChatGPT is a popular AI tool that is powered by natural language processing. Owned by OpenAI, this AI tool can perform a wide range of functions including writing codes, emails, scripts, music,…
Image source Freepik Other than functionality, the PCBA process should also focus on the protection of the printed circuit board. Components and the board itself should be protected from various forms of hazard. This is where conformal coating comes in. This is a special coating material that is applied on the printed circuit board with…
Image source Freepik When it comes to the printed circuit board assembly process (PCBA), one of the activities that make up the process entails component placement. It entails putting electronic components on the board. These are the components that will perform various functions on the PCB. There are two main technologies or methodologies used for…
Image source Freepik The process of assembling printed circuit boards has been evolving over the years. The current manufacturing process is quite different from how it was several years ago, or when PCBs were invented. Technological advancement is just one of the motivating factors that have pushed the evolution of PCBA to the edge. The…
Image source Freepiks Obsolescence is an issue that keeps affecting different areas of technology. When it comes to printed circuit board assembly, we have to think of the design phase of the PCBA manufacturing is also impacted by component obsolescence. This is unlike the common misconception where it is assumed that component obsolescence only affects…
Image source Freepik Testing is an important part of any PCBA manufacturing process. It is usually conducted at every critical stage of manufacturing. Even at the design phase, you will still need to conduct some tests so that you can find out whether the design will be perfect for the PCBA. It is through testing…