Integrated circuits (ICs) are essential components known as the backbone of the advanced technology and gadgets we use daily. These tiny chips ensure that devices run smoothly for their intended purposes without malfunctions. Choosing a suitable IC produced by trusted IC manufacturers is the first step in gaining assurance. But which makers…

PCB nets, also known as printed circuit board nets, are linked trails or conducting channels on the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). They are assigned to transfer electrical impulses and link electronic parts like capacitors, resistors, and even PCB circuits. They also serve a vital function in easing…

Proximity Sensors Instruments known as proximity sensors can identify if an item is present or absent within a certain radius without coming into direct touch with it. Such sensors employ a variety of innovations to gauge how close an item is. Whenever an item approaches or departs the detecting region of the proximity…

FPC or Flexible Circuit Board, is a reliable and highly flexible PCB designed with polyester film or polyamide. The thin, lightweight, soft board has a high wiring density. Available in single-sided and double-sided versions, the FPC board has a wide range of applications. However, the Flexible Printed Circuit manufacturing process involves some…

Temperature fluctuations have a considerable impact on the quality, reliability, and performance of PCB assemblies. Higher temperature causes the expansion of materials. But, standard materials used for PCBs do not have the desired thermal expansion coefficient. It may lead to micro-cracks due to mechanical stress. Electrical tests cannot always detect…

Designing a Printed Circuit Board has become easy with innovative design applications. Electrical engineers often need to use software to create the board. Although there are different PCB design applications, Altium Designer has gained popularity among engineers. However, before using Altium software for a PCB design project, it is important to learn every detail…

Metal Core PCB or metal-backed PCB is a specially designed thermal PCB to boost the thermal performance of various electronic parts. Metal is the base material used for the manufacturing project. Its heat spreader layer comprises copper or aluminum to provide better dissipation capabilities and higher conductivity. One side of…

Designing an electronic device always involves using a printed circuit board. PCB not only connects different components but also carries signals (including data transmission signals. However, the emergence of 5G technology has brought transformation to the PCB manufacturing industry. A few years ago, manufacturers used 4G technology for connecting different machines. But,…

Sound sensors have a wide range of applications in the modern age of innovation. They are electronic devices designed to form electric signals from sound waves. They can also detect and measure the intensity of sound waves passing through the air.  Use Cases of Sound Sensors Sound sensors are used for building…

The term ‘Pin through Hole’ refers to the process through which the legs or leads of electronic parts are inserted in the PCB. They are also soldered in place with a soldering process. It results in the formation of the solder joint fused with the PCB. On the other hand,…