Source Freepik Sustainability is quite a major topic in the manufacturing industry. The printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) has not been left behind by this topic that aims to ensure that there is minimal environmental degradation due to manufacturing activities. Most activities in the PCBA entail assembling different electronic components onto the circuit board so…
Thermal management in PCB source Freepik There is always a close relationship between heat and PCB power modules. Since these modules are for controlling power properties in electric circuits, they tend to generate some level of heat. Linear PCB power modules generate more heat than switch-mode PCB power modules. This is where the essence of…
Image source Freepik PCB power modules can also fail or break down like most electronic components. Given the sensitivity of these modules, a failure, no matter how small it may be will affect the overall operation of an electronic device. If the module is part of the power supply system, it means that the device…
Image source Freepik PCB power modules have been the drivers of modern technology for the past several decades. They are part of every electronic device since they are used for executing and managing all the power-related functions. The current state of the power module is quite vibrant, characterized by lots of innovations and technological growth.…
Image source Freepik Would you like to build a PCB power module? The first step is to get a printed circuit board. This is a non-conductive material that is printed or etched with various conductors such as copper. After that, you will then consider adding power modules to it. Once you have the PCB, you…
Image of IoT source Freepik Are you building an IoT device or any other connected devices? Power modules should be included among the very basic requirements of your application. These modules are responsible for all the power-related functions in the device. Using the PCB power modules, you will be able to connect your IoT and…
Image of PCB module One of the key factors that you should consider when buying PCB power modules is the shelf life. How long will the module last in their application? Lifespan is also a way of verifying the durability of the PCB power modules. The longer it lasts the better. It means that the…
Image source Freepik When developing an electronic system or application, PCB power modules may end up being one of the most expensive components in the system. Given the critical role that they play, we can easily understand why these modules come at a high cost. They perform all the roles that are responsible for the…
Image of PCB testing, source Freepik After designing, manufacturing and assembling PCB power modules, the next step is the testing and validation process. The most important part of the test entails validating the performance of the PCB power modules. While the PCB power module may be functioning well, it is important to verify whether the…
Image source Freepik When building an electronic system or application, one of the key factors that you will have to consider during the product design phase is integrating the PCB modules. Keep in mind that each module has a specific role to play in the system. Power modules are designed to perform different power-related roles.…