Notes on PCB design, fabrication, assembly, and quality from PCBasic.
Learn what a copper trace is, how to calculate trace width using PCB trace calculators, and the relationship between copper weight, current, and temperature rise.
Apr 22, 2025 · 539 views
Discover what a BGA is, the benefits of ball grid array soldering, and step-by-step guidance on BGA soldering, inspection, and rework techniques. Ideal for anyone working with BGA components and BGA assembly.
Apr 21, 2025 · 848 views
A field-effect transistor is a three-terminal semiconductor device that uses an electric field to control current flow. The name "field-effect" points to its vital operating principle - voltage applied to one terminal (the gate) creates an electrical field that controls current flow between the oth…
Apr 21, 2025 · 748 views
HDI PCB technology allows for the integration of more components in a limited space, enabling higher performance without increasing the overall size of the device.
Apr 21, 2025 · 723 views
Here is a complete guide to impedance control in a PCB—what it means, how to design for it, and why it matters in everything from RF to data centers. Read on.
Apr 19, 2025 · 1036 views
Discover the advantages of an 8-layer PCB, its standard PCB thickness, and optimal PCB stack-up configurations for high-performance electronics.
Apr 19, 2025 · 955 views
Let's explore the world's top 10 cable manufacturers together and learn how PCBasic provides high-quality PCB cable assembly and customized wiring harness solutions for the industrial, automotive and medical sectors!
Apr 19, 2025 · 745 views
In the field of electronics manufacturing, SMT, SMD and THT are the three key terms that often appear in the PCB design and assembly process. They are often mentioned together, but SMT, SMD, and THT actually represent different concepts.
Apr 18, 2025 · 460 views
PCB warpage is a critical issue in electronics manufacturing. Learn what causes PCB warpage, how to measure it, and how to prevent warpage effectively.
Apr 18, 2025 · 1270 views
Tombstoning is a critical defect in PCBs. This article will help you understand what tombstoning is, the factors causing tombstoning defects, its impact, and how to avoid them.
Apr 18, 2025 · 942 views
Identifying what does a capacitor do and cracking their meaning is another difficult task. But, with PCBasic, we've made it easy for you. Whether you're working on a circuit design or simply just want to interpret types of capacitors, we've jotted down some important capacitor symbols below, explai…
Apr 18, 2025 · 669 views
PTFE was discovered by researchers in 1938, and since then, it has been included in different industries in different applications, which is due to its extraordinary properties. The PTFE dielectric constant forms a basic function that makes it even more valuable for electrical and electronic applic…
Apr 17, 2025 · 580 views