Frustration with Circuit Board Troubles: A Bold Dissection!

Frustration with Circuit Board Troubles: A Bold Dissection!

The image below marks the position of the DDR2 chips that were cut open. We can see that there are dense traces inside the new foam. The BGA solder balls are marked in red. This is a 6-layer board, with the positions of the TOP, BOTTOM, and the four internal electrical layers already indicated. Since … Read more

Bridging Chips and Circuit Boards – Packaging

Bridging Chips and Circuit Boards - Packaging

The development of packaging has evolved from the early DIP to the current 3D ICs [1][2], with a variety of packaging types emerging. Just the QF series has spawned a long list of types such as QFN (no leads), QFP (with leads)… There are many choices in terms of product applications [3], and each type … Read more

Understanding the Past and Present of PCB Circuit Boards

Understanding the Past and Present of PCB Circuit Boards

When it comes to circuit boards, many people should be familiar with them, as they are ubiquitous in our lives, from small devices like Bluetooth headsets, electronic watches, and calculators to larger systems like computers, communication devices, and military/aerospace systems. Wherever integrated circuits are needed, they rely on PCB to carry electronic components. Before PCB … Read more