What is the use of thermal reliefs on vias for a copper pour?

12 months ago

My EDA software (PCAD, but I guess others do this too) adds thermal reliefs on vias in a copper pour.…

How do I remove kapton tape from soldered parts in bulk?

12 months ago

I have a batch of PCBs with SMT nuts which has been assembled onto a PCB - the nut has…

What are primary and secondary sides of PCB?

12 months ago

I am designing a 2 layer PCB with components on both side of it. SMT components are one one side…

What is the proper zero orientation for a SMT LED?

12 months ago

According to IPC-7351, the cathode should be on the left for a molded diode. However, when I use component wizard…

Are SMT components bad for high voltage applications?

12 months ago

Many assembly factories are asking for SMT jobs, while I think through hole would be a better option for a…

How do you usually organize SMT parts during PCB assembly?

12 months ago

Suppose one is hand-assembling a board with many SMT components. Unlike THT, SMT components are often not labeled. How might…

How do you hold SMD part in place while soldering?

12 months ago

I go through this every time I have PCBs I need to populate with SMD parts, and this has become…

How do I find a PCB schematics for a device?

12 months ago

We are new brand of medical device. We are doing a device development recently. How can we find PCB schematics…

How to Achieve Target PCB Impedance Control?

12 months ago

As printed circuit boards become smaller and faster, controlling impedance is crucial for managing signal integrity. With circuits operating in…

How can I determine BGA land pad diameter for given ball diameter?

12 months ago

I'm working on a project which requires the use of a CSP package. The product's datasheet provides ball pitch and…