Trace Calculator No matter what industry you work in, you likely use printed circuit boards (PCBs) daily. These devices are vital to the function of electronics and connect and mechanically support electrical compo Read More
PCB Layout Basics PCB Layout Basics At the heart of all electronics is the printed circuit board, typically abbreviated PCB. Without a printed circuit board, your laptop, phone and other electronic devices can’t d Read More
Ball Grid Array Inspection Techniques Ball Grid Array Inspection Techniques The constant progress of technology has moved electronics toward small, lightweight products. To keep up with these consumer desires, surface-mount technology Read More
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) vs. Microcontroller — What’s the Difference? A field-programmable gate or grid array (FPGA) and a microcontroller are similar, but not the same. They are both essentially “small computers” or integrated circuits embedded in other Read More
How to Reverse Engineer a PCB Reverse engineering plays a role in many industries and is especially popular for those who utilize printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their work. When you reverse engineer PCBs, you can gain crucial Read More
PCB Manufacturing for 5G According to industry experts, 40% of the global population will utilize 5G networks by 2024. This increased demand will cause multiple changes for consumers, retailers and component designers, i Read More
PCB for Portable Electronics Our portable electronics shape our lives. From our cell phones to GPS units in our cars, electronics hold a firm place in day-to-day operations. We expect them to remain functional in all condition Read More
PCB Heat Transfer Printed circuit boards (PCBs) generate heat as they operate. To prevent heat damage, you need the right heat flow techniques to ensure this energy dissipates. Basics of Heat Transfer At a basic lev Read More
Rapid PCB Prototyping Technological advancements require constant invention, and new ideas demand new iterations. Developers know that each new idea needs to be designed, built and tested to determine how to further imp Read More
