What is a BGA (Ball Grid Arrays) for Circuit Boards
As electronics get smaller and smaller, electronic component manufacturers have innovated in order to keep pace. BGAs are one way to increase connection density and keep PCB footprints small. What…
Double-Sided PCB vs Single-Sided PCB Assembly Guide
If your project requirements have led you into considering a double-sided PCB design, it is important to understand the assembly process, the pros and cons, and other items you may…
Gerber Files for PCB Manufacturing and Why They Are Important
Gerber Files for printed circuit boards (PCB) are the set of instructions that are used to manufacture electrical engineering PCB designs. After a PCB is designed, your contract manufacturer must…
Blow Holes and Pin Holes in Solder Joints and How to Prevent Them
What is a blow hole / pin hole in PCB, and is it something you should worry about? Blow holes are caused by gas being released due to poor plating…
Engineer’s Guide to ICT (In-Circuit Testing)
PCBs are complex with multiple layers, hundreds of components, thousands of solder connections, and traces running every which way. Each component of the printed circuit board is expected to perform…