Prerequisite files for a PCB assembly project
It is imperative that due attention be placed on the generation of files such Gerber, centroid, BOM, and assembly drawings,…
Why 4-layer PCBs are more advantageous than double-sided PCBs
Four-layer PCBs best double-layer PCBs when it comes to high-speed operation and compact design possibilities.
Inspection technologies that make PCB manufacturing smoother than ever
Automated machine vision techniques ensure an accurate and repeatable PCB inspection process and a smoother PCB manufacturing process.
Top 12 incredible techniques to control the quality of PCB SMT assembly
Here are important techniques to consider to control the quality of PCB SMT assembly.
Avoid these BIG 5 mistakes when you start your multilayer PCB fabrication process
Here are five common mistakes that are typically made during the PCB fabrication process and ways to avoid them.
Vias are really cool
The temperature of a via is not determined by the current flowing through it, but by the temperature of the…
Optical interconnects can meet data center challenges
Data center networks can be revolutionized with optical I/O directly designed in server chips and packages.
Set-top box teardown: Android isn’t just for smartphones
Android isn't just for smartphones and tablets, as this set-top box teardown makes obvious.
Choosing the chipset and motherboard for a PC build
After choosing the CPUs for upcoming PC builds, this engineer turns his attention to their motherboards, and to the core…
Determine PCB trace temperature using computer simulation models
When determining temperature of a PCB trace, there is more to consider than just current and power dissipation of the…