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What Surface Mount Technology Is And Why to Embrace It

Posted on February 19, 2021 by

When a person takes a look at a commercially-made electronic item in the modern world, the inside is often going to be composed of many tiny devices. Instead of using conventional parts with wire leads as might be seen for … Continue reading →

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The Top Reasons Everyone Should Be Using Prototyping Boards

Posted on February 12, 2021 by

Regardless of whether someone is starting a small project or needs a huge, full production run, it’s endlessly important for them to be sure their printed circuit boards work precisely the way they want them to. Circuit boards are an … Continue reading →

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Best Practices for Creating Perfectly Designed Printed Circuit Boards

Posted on February 2, 2021 by

When you look at nearly any electronic device, a printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block that allows it to operate. PCBs vary from simple layered boards that might be found in a garage door opener to boards with … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Circuit Designs

Posted on January 29, 2021 by

The more experienced you become, the better your circuit design is likely to become. You learn as you go. However, there are some tips that you can keep in mind when you’ve just started designing circuits that can help you … Continue reading →

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What You Should Know About SMT Technology

Posted on January 28, 2021 by

SMT technology has helped to change the way that electronic equipment is made today. Instead of using the standard components that were used in the past that required wire leads, many boards have the tech mounted right to the surface. … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Surface Mount Technology

Posted on January 14, 2021 by

For decades, through-hole circuits were the industry standard. They were relatively simple and required holes in the board. The components were mounted on one side of the board, and the leads were threaded through matching holes. Anyone who has ever … Continue reading →

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Starting with a Prototyping Board for Better Design

Posted on January 8, 2021 by

Whether you’re just learning to design circuits, or you’ve been designing for years as a part of your job, you are likely familiar with the idea of a prototyping board. These boards are used to create a fast version of … Continue reading →

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Simple Steps to Quality Circuit Design

Posted on January 6, 2021 by

Circuit design can be complex in today’s world. The more complex people want their electronic devices to be, the more complex the circuits need to be. Therefore, you’ll need to take certain steps with your circuit design to ensure the … Continue reading →

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How to Plan for the Best Circuit Designs: The Secret Is in the Planning

Posted on December 28, 2020 by

Too often, people want actionable tasks that they can jump into and see results. Especially now, thanks to technology giving people instant gratification in so many ways, it’s easy to overlook the value and the necessity of proper planning and … Continue reading →

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The Many Benefits of SMT Technology: Stepping Up the Electronics Manufacturing Game

Posted on December 22, 2020 by

SMT technology is a slightly redundant term in that “SMT” already stands for surface-mount technology, but for the sake of explaining the method and process, some people refer to it this way. Regardless of what it’s called, it is the … Continue reading →

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