Why FPC SMT must use the fixture, FPC flexible board has a unique physical characteristics, so it can not be directly applied to the standardised SMT (surface mount technology) production process. The special carrier with its deformation suppression, thermal conduction optimisation, precise positioning, electrostatic protection and process compatibility and other five core functions, can effectively […]
Plating is an extremely critical step in the FPC manufacturing process. Plating not only strengthens the circuit’s conductivity, but also improves its corrosion resistance and appearance. FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) is plated on the following levels:Optimisation of conductive propertiesMetallic gold has excellent conductive properties. When an FPC is coated with metallic gold, the conductivity of
Circuit board aging refers to the natural phenomenon of gradual changes in the properties, structure and performance of circuit board materials after long-term use of electronic equipment. The effects of circuit board aging: Preventive measures for circuit board aging Circuit board aging workflowExperiment preparation stageAging environment constructionNeed to plan a dedicated aging test space (aging
What is continuous tin? Continuous tin refers to the soldering of circuit board pads on the solder joints after the emergence of two and more solder joints. Pins of the solder connected to the phenomenon. Even tin is simply understood as solder has a connection, is a process abnormality. Defects, manifested in excessive solder bridges.
A power ic chip is a type of integrated circuit chip that is mainly used to control and manage functions such as power supply and protection. They are usually used in a variety of electronic devices, such as computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, automotive electronics and so on. Power IC Chip CharacteristicsIn the architecture of
Printed Circuit Board as a key component in the field of electronics, the principle of its work is in the conductive substrate precision etching or printing ‘circuit layout pattern’, as a carrier to fix all kinds of electronic components, and based on the electrical schematic diagram to build a complete circuit, to ensure that the
Burn in test is the process of running a circuit board or equipment for an extended period of time under tightly controlled environmental conditions to simulate actual circuit board usage scenarios in order to check the reliability and stability of the board. The aging test time is usually more than 24 hours, and can even
PCB Inspection is a comprehensive inspection of a printed circuit board that includes cosmetic, dimensional, solder joint, component mounting, electrical and functional testing. These steps ensure that the PCB is undamaged, meets design specifications, is well soldered, components are properly installed, circuits are properly connected, and overall functionality is proper. This helps to improve the
Semiconductor test boards, or ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) as we often call them, are an essential part of the semiconductor industry. Semiconductor test boards are specialised circuit boards used to evaluate, verify and test the performance of semiconductor devices. These test boards are precision designed to accommodate different types of semiconductor devices and to accurately
Test points are an important design element in printed circuit boards and can be used as locations to probe signals or apply test stimuli during development, verification, debugging, field service and repair. They provide easy access to critical nodes in a circuit without the need to connect probes directly to components or tracks that could
In today’s digital age, USB hub circuit boards have become a key component for connecting multiple devices. With the continuous advancement of technology, users’ growing demand for data transmission speed, number of interfaces and device compatibility has promoted the rapid development of USB hub circuit boards. Basic concept of USB hub pcb board The main
Circuit board etchant is a chemical reagent essential to the production process of printed circuit boards, mainly used to remove the copper foil portion of the printed circuit board that does not need to be retained, so that the circuit board to form the desired circuit pattern. Common circuit board etchantAlkaline circuit board etchantIn an
In the rapid development of electronic technology, power supply pcb as one of the core components of electronic equipment, its design quality is directly related to the stability and safety of the entire system. In the design process of power supply PCB, slot hole design as a key technology, not only affects the electrical performance
A pcb button is a pushbutton or switch mounted on a circuit board that receives input signals from the user and converts them into electronic signals to control the operation of a device. Circuit board pushbuttons generally consist of a carbon membrane, a keypad, a flexible contact plate, a substrate, and contacts. The carbon film
Plated half holes are similar to plated through-holes, but occupy only half of the vertical space. This design makes them structurally more compact while maintaining good electrical and mechanical connectivity. Through soldering, these half-holes can connect individual PCB modules to the motherboard, providing superior joint access and coaxial alignment over conventional pads. Plated half hole
In the daily maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and electrical systems, the reliability of the switch, as a key component of the circuit control, directly affects the safety and stability of the entire system. The multimeter, as an essential testing tool for electricians, has become an important ‘tool’ for us to test the performance
Mini Breadboard that is, ‘integrated circuit experiment board’, is a plug-in board, this ‘board’ has a number of small ‘socket (hole)’. When conducting circuit experiments, you can insert the pins and wires of electronic components into the corresponding holes according to the circuit connection requirements, so that they contact with the flexible contact reeds in
In the world of electronics fabrication and repair, the skill of ‘how do you solder wires to a circuit board’ is critical. Whether you are experimenting with simple circuits or assembling complex electronic devices, high quality soldering is the key to stable circuit operation! The cornerstone of a high-quality solder joint is thorough preparation. Please
PCB circuit board infrastructure is equivalent to a building’s foundation and framework, which consists of four main layers: top layer (Top Layer), bottom layer (Bottom Layer), inner layer (Inner Layer) and pad layer (Solder Mask Layer). Top signal layer (Top Layer)This layer as the PCB circuit board ‘front’, mainly for the layout of electronic components.
What is printed circuit board switches?Printed circuit board switches is an electronic component used to control circuit on/off, function selection, etc. It is one of the more common components on circuit boards. A switch consists of a single contact and a number of linked contacts, which can be operated to connect or disconnect multiple sets
In the PCB circuit board printing process, the transformation of a bare board into a finished product with clear circuit graphics requires a series of sophisticated physical and chemical reactions, collectively known as pcb etching. Specifically, the process begins by pre-coating the outer layers of the board with a lead-tin alloy resist layer on the
Photoresist pcb boards are printed circuit boards manufactured using photoresist technology.The photoresist used in Photoresist pcb boards is a light-sensitive material that is usually applied to the surface of the board in the form of a layer of photosensitive resin. In the production process of circuit boards, UV light is projected onto the photoresist, which
Active components are key components in electronic circuits that can be powered from an external source to perform functions such as signal amplification, conversion, and generation. Active high frequency components are usually semiconductor devices such as diodes and transistors that perform active operations such as amplifying, rectifying and converting current. Simply put, active devices are
What is a protoboard?A protoboard, also known as a ProtoType board, is essentially an early sample of a product that is designed to test a design idea and see if it works. While most prototypes are made just to test basic user functionality, PCB prototypes need to be functional in some way, as they are
