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How much larger should a plated-through hole be than lead diameter to get good solder wetting?

I'm designing a new PCB where I have a whack of connectors that have to line up with the metalwork.…

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Is there a surface-mount component I can put on a pad, that simply has another pad on top that I can solder something on to?

We found that edge-mounting a TO-Can package to a PCB will really save a lot on manufacturing. However, it comes…

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How can I connect my small PCB with sensor to the bigger PCB?

My small PCB is mounting a very sensitive fragile sensor on the top surface that has to be wire bonded…

How Many PCB Connector Types Are There? What Are They Used For?

As electronic devices shrink but gain capabilities, efficient and durable interfaces become critical for connecting components within tight spaces. Circuit…

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What are the black spots in lead-free solder joints on PCB?

I am prototyping a PCB, using Chip Quik's "SMDSWLF.031, a Sn96.5/ Ag3.0/ Cu0.5 solder with 2.2% no-clean flux. I find…

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How do you draw pin grid array in cadsoft Eagle PCB?

I'd like to use a processor that uses a pin grid array. Basically, I'd like to make the prototyping PCB…

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How to handle feedline of bluetooth PCB connected to a 2.4GHz chip antenna?

I'm making a 4 layer PCB prototype that uses a bluetooth mcu connected to a 2.4GHz chip antenna. I'm thinking…

How to Design a PCB Schematic: A Step-by-Step Guide

PCB Schematic: What Is It? Why Is It Important? A printed circuit board design starts with a PCB schematic diagram. This PCB…

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How do you mount electronics on a vehicle chassis safely?

I want to implement a control system I designed for a light electric motorbike. I would like to mount it…

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Is home-made soldering aluminum PCB soldering different from ordinary PCBs in factory assembly line?

I am wondering if i ordered some aluminum pcbs that contain D2pak transistors and i want to solder a couple…