Are there any guidance on recommended package size and type for a surface mount linear regulator IC on my board that will be hand-soldered?

2 years ago

I am designing a board that needs a couple linear regulators (5.5v to 3v and 3v to 1.6v) but I…

How much larger should a plated-through hole be than lead diameter to get good solder wetting?

2 years ago

I'm designing a new PCB where I have a whack of connectors that have to line up with the metalwork.…

Is there a surface-mount component I can put on a pad, that simply has another pad on top that I can solder something on to?

2 years ago

We found that edge-mounting a TO-Can package to a PCB will really save a lot on manufacturing. However, it comes…

How can I connect my small PCB with sensor to the bigger PCB?

2 years ago

My small PCB is mounting a very sensitive fragile sensor on the top surface that has to be wire bonded…

How Many PCB Connector Types Are There? What Are They Used For?

2 years ago

As electronic devices shrink but gain capabilities, efficient and durable interfaces become critical for connecting components within tight spaces. Circuit…

What are the black spots in lead-free solder joints on PCB?

2 years ago

I am prototyping a PCB, using Chip Quik's "SMDSWLF.031, a Sn96.5/ Ag3.0/ Cu0.5 solder with 2.2% no-clean flux. I find…

How do you draw pin grid array in cadsoft Eagle PCB?

2 years ago

I'd like to use a processor that uses a pin grid array. Basically, I'd like to make the prototyping PCB…

How to handle feedline of bluetooth PCB connected to a 2.4GHz chip antenna?

2 years ago

I'm making a 4 layer PCB prototype that uses a bluetooth mcu connected to a 2.4GHz chip antenna. I'm thinking…

How to Design a PCB Schematic: A Step-by-Step Guide

2 years ago

PCB Schematic: What Is It? Why Is It Important? A printed circuit board design starts with a PCB schematic diagram. This PCB…