All About Tombstoning
Tombstoning is an issue occurring during the soldering process when all components on a board are anchored to its bare surface. While there are many that will point fingers of blame on [...]
FPGA Vs Microcontroller: Understanding the Key Differences
When developing a functional embedded system, designers use a variety of electronic components. These include processors, memories, and peripheral devices. The complexity of the system depends on [...]
New Developments in PCB Test and Measurement Techniques
Any type of electronic product, even when they have been designed properly and built meticulously, are prone to problems. In the prototype stage, electronic products can have bugs and issues, and [...]
The Future of PCBs is Here: AI’s Impact on the Electronics Industry
Artificial Intelligence or AI has been making inroads into our technological world over the last one decade. AI is a forward-looking and futuristic concept, and nearly all industries are using it [...]
Impact of Printed Circuit Board Reference Plane on High Speed Signal Transmission
High-speed serial signal transmission in excess of 1 Gbps, such as PCI-Express and serial ATA, has come into general use. Transmission paths for differential signals on a printed circuit board [...]
What is a Solder Joint?
Most of the solder the electronic industry uses today is of the lead-free variety, as use of lead has been recognized as a health hazard. Lead-free solder melts at a higher temperature, and has [...]