Can I design SMD elements on the back of THT?

1 year ago

I'm designing a PCB right now and found out I can save a lot of space using the back of…

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

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year 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?

1 year ago

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