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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…
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2020 was a year of unprecedented lockdowns that were implemented to control the outbreak. These then sparked simultaneous massive economic repercussions all over the world. For the electronics industry, especially, it has been one turbulent year. Fortunately, 2021 gave the world…
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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…
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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…
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IPC regularly publishes performance documents that regulate practices in the PCB manufacturing industry. The two most well-known documents are the IPC-6012 and IPC-A-600, explicitly made for bare PCBs. If you’re confused by these two documents, this post will clear things up and…
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With the increased use of technology this year due to all the lockdown protocols, the demand for electronics has surged. Technical training, however, hasn’t kept up with the pace. This gap resulted in skill shortages, especially in the electronics manufacturing industry. To fill…
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The auto industry is a massive worldwide industry made up of large multinational corporations responsible for producing cars, trucks, and buses for mass transit. These automakers are often referred to as (OEMs) Original Equipment Manufacturers, like Toyota, Ford Motor Company,…
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While the world continues to recuperate from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, electronics manufacturers and electronic training institutes have adjusted. They are now looking toward the industry’s future, which consists of technological trends leaning toward health care……
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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…
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Electronics manufacturers often have problems when dealing with dramatic design innovations of electronic devices. The requirements can sometimes contradict one another. For example, the product needs to be light but, at the same time, durable enough to withstand harsh…
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3 Key Benefits of Having IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialists (CIS) In Your Electronics Manufacturing Company Having your staff undergo IPC certification and training is always a good way of showing your adherence to industry-accepted electronic manufacturing guidelines and…
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Best Practices to Protect the Reliability and Integrity of Electronic Equipment When Disinfecting For COVID-19 Electronics tend to attract a lot of dust, dirt, and grime, especially for high touch electronics. Aside from debris build-up (dust, lint, or oil smudges), bacteria and…
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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.
Read about J-STD-001Guide
Cable and harness requirements explained.
Read about A-620Guide
Bare board acceptance, internal and external.
Read about A-600Guide
Rework, modification and repair procedures.
Read about 7711/7721Guide
Qualification and performance of rigid boards.
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