PCB Surface Treatment Processes: Choosing Right is a ‘Godsend’, Choosing Wrong is a ‘Pig Teammate’

In the field of electronic device manufacturing, printed circuit boards (PCBs) are undoubtedly a critical component, and their surface treatment processes have a profound impact on the performance, reliability, and production costs of PCBs. From consumer electronics such as smartphones and tablets to industrial control devices, automotive electronic systems, high-end communication equipment, and aerospace instruments, … Read more

PCB Packaging Design Standards for Through-Hole Pads: The Proper Approach to Packaging Design!

▲ Click the public account card above to follow for more information ▲ A packaging library mainly consists of two parts: pads and graphics. The position and size of the pads determine the soldering conditions, while the graphics serve to visually represent the component status, assisting in design and guiding component assembly. We have discussed … Read more

What is PCB Prototyping? Preparations Needed Before Prototyping

PCB prototyping refers to the trial production of printed circuit boards before mass production. It is mainly applied when electronic engineers have designed the circuit and completed the PCB layout, and then proceed to conduct small batch trial production with a PCB factory. Below, we will introduce the preparations needed before PCB prototyping.PCBs can be … Read more

Types of Pads in PCB Design: How Many Have You Seen?

[Click on the public account above] ▲Get a free collection of learning tools▲ In PCB design, pads are a very important concept, and PCB engineers are certainly familiar with them. However, despite their familiarity, many engineers have only a partial understanding of pads. Today, let’s explore the types of pads and the design standards for … Read more

Mistakes in PCB Packaging? One Simple Trick to Fix It!

Many people have experienced making mistakes in PCB packaging—either making it too large or too small, or even having components obstructed, which leads to issues when soldering components after the PCB is manufactured, sometimes requiring manual wire connections; in severe cases, it may even result in the entire board being scrapped. For example, the U8 … Read more

Differences Between Paid and Free PCB Design Apprenticeships

Recently, a friend asked me if I knew any PCB design masters who take apprentices. I replied that I do, and asked if he wanted a recommendation. “Is there a fee?” he asked, which caught me a bit off guard. “Yes, the specific fee needs to be discussed with the master,” I answered. He countered, … Read more

The Growth of PCB Market Demand and Its Underlying Stocks

Author | Wo Ting Xiao Xiao Zhu The PCB market scale continues to expand.ChipMOS Technologies’ annual report provides an optimistic assessment of the PCB industry development:According to Prismark statistics, in 2024, the global PCB total output value will reach $73.565 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%. In the medium to long term, the global PCB … Read more

The Maotai of PCBs! Shenghong Technology Achieves a 339% Surge in Performance to Claim the Top Spot

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What is a PCB Manufacturing Engineer? Exam Registration Process and Issuing Authority

PCB manufacturing refers to the process of producing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). PCBs are an essential part of electronic devices, connecting various electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors through conductive patterns printed on an insulating substrate, enabling the transmission and processing of electronic signals. PCB manufacturing involves multiple steps, including design layout, substrate … Read more

PCB Project: DC-DC Buck Converter PCB Design

Today, I would like to share with you:Buck Converter PCB Design 1. Buck Converter PCB Design Requirements 1. Buck Converter Design Requirements The requirements for the buck converter are: Input voltage from 4.5V to 17V Adjustable output voltage from 0.76V to 7V Maximum output current of 1A 2. Power Supply Requirements Input voltage 7.0~14.0V Output … Read more