This application note provides the PCB design and SMT assembly guidelines for Maxim Integrated’s leaded packages (SOIC, TSSOP, QSOP, QFP, SC70, SOP, SOT, etc.). Leaded packages are surface-mount ...

Modern electronic devices are becoming more compact while delivering greater speed and performance. From 5G communication systems ...

The SMT process is the core of the electronic assembly process, and the quality of the weld affects the overall quality of the product. For the manufacturing industry, high quality welding quality is ...

The reasons why it’s best, or perhaps not a good idea, to bring your PCB/SMT assembly in-house. How to select the PCB/SMT equipment you’ll need to get started—stencil printer, pick-and-place machine, ...

Best practices to follow for your next PCB assembly project. Helpful guidelines and instructions for robust PCB assembly. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the foundation of every electronic device.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global surface mount technology (SMT) equipment report. This research report also lists five other ...

Littelfuse has released its TDB series of ultra-miniature surface mount half-pitch (1.27mm) DIP switches. The half-pitch (1.27 mm) design is for reducing PCB footprints while supporting automated SMT ...

OMRON Electronic Components Europe has introduced a new range of P6K surface-mount sockets designed to streamline the assembly and servicing of printed circuit board (PCB) relays. Surface-mount ...

If you want to build cool things these days, you’ve probably had to master surface mount electronics. However, for many people, ball grid array (BGA) is still intimidating. Have a look at [VoltLog’s] ...

One of the first decisions involved in laying out a printed circuit board (PCB) is choosing the type and style of components to be used. This decision is mainly driven by the PCB’s electrical ...