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Electronics manufacturing training courses equip assembly line staff with the proper skills to operate complex industrial machines optimally and safely. For that reason, these technical courses are essential for anyone who wishes to earn and maintain a long, successful career in…
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In recent years, there has been an explosive amount of research and development in the field of lead-free soldering. This is because many countries are slowly phasing out the use of lead solder in electronics manufacturing. Lead-free soldering requires different techniques than…
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Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is a commercially used assembly process because of its many benefits, but it is one of those processes that, in time, will experience manufacturing errors. That being said, most of these errors can be avoided. This article will discuss the four…
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For many years, lead solder was the only type of solder available for connecting electronic components. But in 2006, all of that changed when the European Union (EU) issued a Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, banning lead solder in electronics manufacturing.…
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Circuit boards are present in virtually every piece of electronic equipment, machinery, device, and vehicle in the modern age. Though some types of electronics are more critical than the rest, especially those used in industries such as medical, military, and aerospace, where…
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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly is a complex process involving the interaction of many small components. Each has its role in supporting the whole electronic device. If even one part fails, the entire circuit board may fail as a whole. That alone should tell you how…
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As the heart of all modern-day electronics, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) support and connect electronic components to make an electronic device function. And there are two main methods for mounting components onto a PCB. In this article, you will learn about the difference…
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2020 left a disruption in manufacturing as companies paused operations and adapted to operate with fewer people. This US Chamber of Commerce Foundation study finds that more than half of the US states (28) have more open jobs than available workers to fill them. Even before the…
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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…
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The 2020 Coronavirus pandemic took a massive toll on business operations for everybody across the electronics industry, and training wasn’t spared. With the topic centered on the online pivot of 2020 for technical training programs, I-Connect007’s Nolan Johnson recently…
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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…
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The pandemic disrupted businesses worldwide, but many have learned to adapt and even improve their existing processes. I-Connect007’s Andy Shaughnessy recently spoke with Blackfox’s Jamie Noland, IPC MIT / Marketing & IT Manager, about some of the lessons learned from COVID-19…
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Standards guides
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What the acceptance standard covers, and who needs it.
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The build standard, and how it relates to A-610.
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Cable and harness requirements explained.
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Bare board acceptance, internal and external.
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Rework, modification and repair procedures.
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Qualification and performance of rigid boards.
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