Category Archives: Soldering
May30
The Hidden Dangers of Using Overdue PCBs: Can Baking Salvage Them?
All materials actually have its shelf-life, some shorter and some longer than others. So what happens when expired materials are used? Think about what will happens when you eat expired food. What about using expired Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)?
May18
Clarifying the Concept of Electronic Component Soldering Strength
While organizing an article on the structural analysis of Micro-USB connectors, Workingbear came across an interesting soldering concept that he would like to discuss with everyone. During the product development and NPI verification phase, RD often comes to me, I … Continue reading
May16
What is the difference between PCB and PCBA? PCB is like land with roads, but it doesn’t have buildings yet
What is the difference between PCB and PCBA? This is actually something that should be easily understood, but since someone asked, Workingbear will try explain it briefly here. If any readers notice any errors, please feel free to correct me. … Continue reading
May02
Differences, advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for SMD and NSMD pad designs
Figcaption: Differences, advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for SMD and NSMD pad designs Do you know what are the SMD (Solder Mask Defined) and NSMD (Non-Solder Mask Defined) land pattern pads? Any difference between SMD and NSMD pads? What are the … Continue reading
Apr13
Red Dye Penetration Test to check for BGA solder joint cracking
Figure: Using the Red Dye Penetration Test to Detect Cracked BGA Solder Joints The Red Dye Penetration Test also known as Red Dye test or Dye and Pry test, is a technique used to inspect for surface-mount technology (SMT) defects such … Continue reading
