Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects. This is the same static shock we get when walking across a carpet and then touching a doorknob afterward. This unwanted flow of electricity can disable or severely damage sensitive electronics. As more devices today and in the future get more…
Surface Mount Soldering is a commonly used technique in the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly process. Instead of components with leads inserted into holes as with “Through Hole” soldering, in this technique, components are attached to the pads on the board surface. Among all the SMT processes, soldering requires the most extreme focus when being…
Poor soldering tip maintenance is a common culprit in most soldering issues. Most of which is caused by a heavy buildup of oxidation on the soldering iron tip’s surface. A bad tip is unable to perform an effective heat transfer to the connection point, which then affects the final product in the assembly line. As…
Electronics used to operate solely at standard temperatures. Today, it doesn’t only demand faster and more powerful circuitry; modern electronics also require boards to function in much harsher environments, including extremely high temperatures, pushing operating tolerances to their limits. In the past, products that were not considered high-temperature electronics, like computers, were now being designed…
Before Surface Mount Technology, through-hole circuits were the industry standard. They require holes to be drilled on the board. Then, components were mounted on the side of the board by threading their leads through matching holes (hence the name). Though it was relatively simple, through-hole connections don’t allow for much automation of boards’ manufacturing process,…
Soldering is a fundamental skill used in several electronic tasks and projects, such as building a circuit. It is a process that allows electric current to flow between two conductors, establishing a connection between electronic parts. This connection is made by melting a metal alloy wire, called solder, with a soldering iron, then applying the…
Soldering, a process in which two or more items are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal (solder) into the joint, is utilized worldwide in the manufacturing process. The electronics industry utilizes soldering to create circuit boards and strong connections between wires. If the soldering process is poorly performed the connections can break, causing electronic items to malfunction…
Nearly one out of every ten veterans is unemployed. Statistics like this are disturbing, to say the least. Veterans have provided an important service for our country and those of us who live safely within it. Despite their dedication to our country and citizens, hundreds of thousands…
As the owner of an electronics manufacturing company, you want to run an efficient and reliable business. To stay competitive, you’ll need the best workers…
How old is your soldering iron? Has it been sitting around, gathering dust after years of not being used? Or is it much, much older? Soldering also known as brazing has been a part of our history for thousands of years. This technology, fixing two pieces of metal together…