Modern SMT PCB and SMT Assembly Technology

Modern SMT PCB and SMT Assembly Technology

The “Electronic Training Technology Tutorial: Modern SMT PCB and SMT Assembly Technology” includes basic practical skills training, radio practice training, analog circuit practice training, digital circuit practice training, and microcontroller practice training. It emphasizes the cultivation of practical skills, combining theory with practice, such as knowledge of common electronic components and measurement, design and drawing … Read more

How to Choose the Right PCB Material for High-Speed Design

How to Choose the Right PCB Material for High-Speed Design

In the development of high-speed hardware products, PCB materials serve as the actual carrier of hardware design. Particularly in high-speed product design, the performance of the material often determines the deviation between the actual maximum transmission rate and the theoretical maximum transmission rate. In hardware product design, issues such as “PCB material downgrade leading to … Read more

PCB Price Increases! Understanding Their Cost and Quotation Calculations!

PCB Price Increases! Understanding Their Cost and Quotation Calculations!

02 Factors Affecting PCB Prices Every procurement personnel in electronics factories has experienced headaches due to fluctuating PCB prices. Even seasoned buyers may not fully understand the reasons behind these price changes. To assist buyers in calculating PCB costs and confirming quotations, the following factors affecting PCB prices have been summarized. 1. Materials Taking ordinary … Read more

How to Solve the Plating Adhesion Issues in PCBs?

How to Solve the Plating Adhesion Issues in PCBs?

With the rapid development of the PCB industry, PCBs are gradually moving towards high-precision fine lines, small apertures, and high aspect ratios (6:1-10:1). The copper requirement for holes is 20-25μm, and for boards with DF line spacing ≤ 4 mil, most PCB manufacturers face plating adhesion issues. Adhesion can cause direct short circuits, affecting the … Read more

The Importance of Power and Ground Planes in PCB Design

The Importance of Power and Ground Planes in PCB Design

The ground plane and power plane are large conductive areas in PCB design with various purposes. The ground plane provides a common reference point for electrical signals and serves as a return path for current. The power plane transmits power voltage to various components on the circuit board, helping to evenly distribute power across the … Read more

Recent Developments in the PCB Sector: Supplementing Industry Chain Stocks

Recent Developments in the PCB Sector: Supplementing Industry Chain Stocks

A few days ago, I wrote an article summarizing the performance window for mid-year reports in the PCB sector. Here, I will supplement some additional stocks. 1. High-end Substrates and Copper Foil 1. Jin’an Guoji: Domestic replacement of high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminates, certified by NVIDIA AI servers. 2. Shengyi Technology: Among the top five … Read more

The Return of Kings in PCB

The Return of Kings in PCB

The demand for AI servers is exploding, automotive electronics are upgrading, consumer electronics are recovering, and breakthroughs in domestic technology are occurring. Especially for AI servers, the value of a single PCB is 3-5 times higher than that of traditional servers. The cost of the PCB for a single cabinet from NVIDIA exceeds $170,000! Domestic … Read more

Sensor Technology in the Internet of Things

Sensor Technology in the Internet of Things

1. Background Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the connection of objects and devices through the internet, enabling them to exchange information, make autonomous decisions, and work collaboratively. IoT technology plays an increasingly important role across various industries, with sensor technology being a core component of IoT. Sensor technology refers to the technique … Read more

Practical Embedded Projects Based on ESP32 on GitHub

Practical Embedded Projects Based on ESP32 on GitHub

Follow and star our public account for exciting content TRMNL is a 7.5-inch wireless black-and-white e-paper display based on the ESP32-C3 RISC-V WiFi and Bluetooth SoC. It features a customizable design that allows users to disassemble the device, modify (open-source) firmware, and obtain API keys. The default 1,800 mAh battery lasts over 3 months on … Read more

Empowered by the ESP32 Development Board! How AI Hardware Drives the Popularization of Smart Homes and Large Models?

Empowered by the ESP32 Development Board! How AI Hardware Drives the Popularization of Smart Homes and Large Models?

Waveshare has launched two new development boards, one of which is based on the ESP32 chip and features a built-in circular display. This article explores the profound impact of such hardware on smart homes, edge computing, and the popularization of AI from the perspectives of AI and large language models (LLM). 01 New Breakthrough in … Read more