Common PCB thermal management methods include using a heat sink, thermal pads, thermal vias, copper pour, and thermal relief. In PCB designs, thermal management methods can be implemented using a comb...
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Jul 03,2023
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Black Core PCB is a special type of printed circuit board that features a distinct appearance and characteristics compared to traditional PCBs. It is named after the black substrate material used betw...
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Jul 03,2023
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Capacitors are commonly used electronic components in modern circuits and devices. With a history and utility of over 250 years, capacitors are among the oldest electronic components that have been re...
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Jun 26,2023
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Designing PCBs comes with various challenges, including undesirable breakouts due to drill wander, misalignment, and stress concentration. To address these issues, one effective technique is the use o...
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Jun 19,2023
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How Important is Solder Mask Ink?Provides insulation protection;Acts as a safeguard against short circuits and corrosion;Enhances the reliability and durability of the circuit board;Ensures stable tra...
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Jun 15,2023
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Counterbore holes are cylindrical with flat bottoms, while countersink holes are conical recesses designed to accommodate a screw or bolt. Both types serve to insert screws or fasteners, yet they offe...
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Jun 12,2023
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Single-layer PCBs and double-layer PCBs are two basic types of boards that have only one or two layers of conductive materials over the substrate. When more routing space or signal integrity is requir...
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May 26,2023
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A few years ago, when discussing signal integrity, the focus was generally on models and software. However, nowadays, engineers are gradually starting to pay attention to the impact of PCB materials o...
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May 23,2023
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Ideally, PCBs should be perfectly flat, however, this is not always possible. Bow and twist usually occur. PCB bow and twist are two common types of board warpage that can occur during and after the P...
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May 19,2023
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PCB panelization is a technique of manufacturing a collection of PCBs together on a single larger panel which can foster the easy movements of PCBs through an assembly line. Each board in the panel ca...
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May 12,2023
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A thermal relief pad is a technique used in PCB design to reduce thermal stress problems. It includes copper spokes that extend from the pad to the surrounding copper plane. Figure 1: Thermal rel...
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May 05,2023
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What is embedded passive technology?Embedded passive technology refers to the process of integrating passive components such as resistors, and capacitors, directly onto the inner layers of a PCB durin...
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Apr 28,2023
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What is a Test Coupon?A test coupon is a small section of the PCB that is designed with specific dimensions and electrical properties, such as trace widths, trace spacing, and impedance values, to det...
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Apr 21,2023
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A Hybrid PCB is a type of printed circuit board that combines two or more substrate materials, such as FR4 and Polyimide, FR4 and Ceramic, FR4 and Aluminum base, etc. Hybrid PCBs are becoming increasi...
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Apr 14,2023
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What are Mounting Holes?Mounting holes are holes that are drilled through a PCB to provide a location for mounting the board to a chassis or enclosure. They are typically larger in diameter than other...
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Apr 11,2023
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What is PCB Back Drilling?Back drilling is a technique used to remove via stubs from the inner layers of a multilayer PCB. Via stubs are non-functional portions of plated through-hole or via barrels w...
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Mar 31,2023
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Rogers PCB is a type of high-performance printed circuit board substrate material that is made by laminating multiple layers of specialized materials together. The material is named after the Rogers C...
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Mar 28,2023
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What is a Backplane PCB?A backplane PCB is a type of PCB that is used to connect multiple electronic devices within a system. It acts as a backbone, providing a central interface that enables the comm...
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Mar 20,2023
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What is Solder Flux and How Does It Work?Solder flux is a useful tool to promote bonding between the solder and the metal surfaces of the components during the soldering process. While solder paste is...
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Mar 03,2023
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What is a Via-in-Pad?As electronic products become increasingly miniaturized, multi-functional, and highly integrated, PCBs need to accommodate higher routing densities. To meet this demand, via-in-pa...
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Feb 27,2023
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