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Parasitic inductance

Calculation of parasitic inductance of vias

Parasitic inductance is an inductance that is not intended to be introduced by the design,but occurs naturally as an additive effect on certain objects.In short, it is always present wherever a wire is located,but its magnitude varies depending on the characteristics of the wire.For example,straight wires usually produce less parasitic inductance than coiled wires.In the […]

chip level

chip level

The outlook for the global chip contract industry will remain stable by 2024. TSMC ranks first with a market share of about 60%, followed by Samsung, Taiwan’s UMC, the United States’ GlobalFoundries, China’s SMIC IC, and Huahong. The list has not changed for many years. Among them, the highest ranking in mainland China is SMIC,

Prepreg Fiberglass Plays an Important Role in PCB

Prepreg Fiberglass Plays an Important Role in PCB

In modern materials science, pre-impregnated glass fiber, as an important composite material, is widely applied in various fields. Whether in aerospace, the automotive industry, or electronic products, glass fiber materials play an irreplaceable role. Among them, pre-impregnated glass fiber, due to its excellent performance and flexible applications, has become a key direction in current composite

printed circuit board

How do printed circuit boards work

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is an indispensable component of electronic equipment, which is made of insulating material in accordance with a predetermined design of conductive graphics, including printed circuit, printed components or a combination of both. This insulating substrate to provide electrical connections between the components of the conductive pattern, that is, known as the

PCB Card Edge Connector

PCB Card Edge Connector Details

PCB card edge connector/contact is an electronic component whose function is to connect and stabilise various components on a circuit board, especially important in those highly integrated and component-dense electronic devices. It is generally assembled on the edge of the circuit board, with the help of snap-fastening or soldering technology and another circuit board or

fiducials on pcb

The design of fiducials on pcb

Fiducials on pcb usually refer to markings or areas set at specific locations on a PCB for purposes such as element positioning, inspection and debugging. These fiducials not only play a guiding role in the production process of the PCB, but are also critical in subsequent testing and maintenance. Classification of fiducials on pcb :Reference

how to read a circuit board

How to read a circuit board

PCB diagrams, which are mapped drawings of circuit boards, depict in detail the circuit board’s alignment, the location of components, and so on. How to read a circuit board has become a threshold that every electronic engineer must cross. How to read a circuit board: Familiarise yourself with the general working principle, workflow and signal

How to clone a pcb board​

How to clone a pcb board​

Cloning pcb board refers to the process of making circuit boards, assembling components and debugging circut boards on the basis of physical electronic products and their printed circuit boards through reverse engineering means of in-depth analysis of the circuit boards to accurately recover the original product documents, bill of materials, circuit schematics and other key

what is in a circuit board

What is in a circuit board

What is in a circuit board?A circuit board is a conductive substrate whose main function is to connect and support electronic components. It usually consists of a substrate material, a conductive path, and an insulating layer. In electronic devices, circut boards play a key role in transmitting signals, providing power, and processing signals, and are

thermal cutoffs

Thermal Cutoff Soldering Points

Thermal cutoff, also known as thermal cutoff, is a sensitive temperature-sensing circuit cutoff device. It can keenly capture the overheating phenomenon generated by electrical or electronic products during abnormal operation and decisively cut off the circuit, thus effectively preventing the occurrence of fire. This safety device is widely used in a variety of household appliances

circuit board fuse

Importance of Circuit Board Fuse

Circuit board fuse serves a vital protective role in electronic equipment. As an overcurrent protection device,fuse in circuit board can effectively prevent damage to circuits caused by overloads or short circuits. Printed circuit board fuses are available in a variety of shapes, including bar wire, sheet (bare), glass tube, ceramic tube, plastic sheet with metal

capacitor

How to check capacitor​

In the process of maintenance and overhaul of electronic equipment, how to check capacitor is a crucial link. It as electronic circuits in the basic components, the stability of its performance is directly related to the working state of the entire circuit. Therefore, mastering the correct detection method is important for timely detection and resolution

test circuit board

test circuit board

Why do we need to test circuit boards? how to test a printed circuit boardTesting circuit board methods, how to test PCBs? Generally speaking, PCB manufacturers provide different PCB testing methods to customers when placing PCBs, and some of them are highlighted below:Visual inspection:This inspection is done manually by a trained operator with the help

high frequency communication circuits

High frequency PCB communication circuits

With the rapid development of modern communication technology, high frequency PCB communication circuits have gradually become the core component of various electronic devices. In order to ensure the stable performance and signal quality of high frequency communication circuits in high frequency environments, the optimisation of signal integrity (SI) is particularly important. 1.SeparationComponents on a PCB

copper black pcb

The Copper Black PCB Characteristics

Copper black pcb is high-performance pcb circuit characterised by a black surface, consisting of a copper layer, a substrate and a surface treatment layer. The copper layer of the PCB is susceptible to oxidation when exposed to the air without the application of soldermask, and both sides of the PCB circuits are covered with a

how to assemble own pcb paste reflow

How to assemble own pcb paste reflow

In electronics manufacturing, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) paste reflow is a crucial process that determines the quality of the connection between the electronic components and the PCB board. Although specialised equipment is preferred in most cases, homemade PCB paste reflow is also a viable option for small batch production or experimental purposes. But how to

defect pad smt thermal pad

Defect pad smt thermal pad

Defect pad smt thermal pad is closely related in the production process. Good smt thermal pad design not only prevents defective pads due to overheating, but also improves the overall weld quality. For example, when a hot pad on a solder joint fails to provide sufficient heat, it can lead to uneven melting of the

how to assembe own pcb solder mask

How to assemble own pcb solder mask

Soldermask is a layer of PCB oil that covers the copper wires and PCB material to insulate and protect the outside of the PCB from short circuits and the environment. But how to assemble own pcb solder mask? How to assemble own pcb solder maskPre-cleaning: Before the soldermask process is implemented, the PCB surface must

thick pcb board

thick pcb board

PCB board thickness usually refers to the overall thickness of the PCB, including the circuit layer, dielectric layer, and copper cladding layer. Thick pcb board are usually expressed in millimeters (mm), and common thicknesses include 0.6mm, 1.0mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm, etc. When designing a PCB, it is necessary to select the appropriate board thickness according

Via impedance

PCB via impedance optimization strategy

Vias are an important part of printed circuit board (PCB) design and have a significant impact on signal integrity and power integrity. Via impedance calculation not only relates to the signal transmission quality, but also directly affects the stability and performance of the circuit. In PCB layout design, a reasonable through-hole design and its impedance

what tool to cut keyboard pcb

DIY Keyboard PCB Cutting

In the mechanical keyboard DIY circle, custom keyboards are not only a hobby, but also a way to show creativity and personalization. What Tool to Cut Keyboard PCB? In order to achieve the ideal keyboard layout and size, cutting the keyboard PCB has become one of the skills that many players must master. In addition

how to test a thermostat circuit board​

How to test the thermostat circuit board

The thermostat circuit board is the control centre of the thermostat, which integrates temperature sensors, control circuits and drive circuits and other functional modules. The temperature sensor is responsible for real-time monitoring of the ambient temperature and transmits the signal to the control circuit. The control circuit compares the preset temperature value with the current

circuit board thermocouple connectors

Circuit Board Thermocouple Connectors Improve Signal Stability

Circuit board thermocouple connectors are specialised connectors used to connect thermocouple sensors to electronic circuit boards. Thermocouple sensors are commonly used to measure temperature and play a vital role in different environments (e.g. industrial, automotive, home appliances, etc.). The main function of the connector is to transfer the temperature and voltage signals from the thermocouple

Cleaning solution for circuit boards

Cleaning solution for circuit boards

Cleaning solution for circuit boards, commonly known as board washer, or circuit board cleaner, is a chemical industry cleaner solution used to clean flux and rosin on the surface of PCB boards after soldering, and is used for semiconductor-related parts, electronic parts, and metal parts, and is an ‘environmentally friendly’ cleaner that combines high cleanliness

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