Gerber File Extensions
Jan 4, 2021|Product Innovations and Design
Using Gerber files is an essential part of PCB board creation and diagnostics. Learn more about Gerber file extensions here, including the software you’ll need and extensions to recognize. Table of Contents1 What Are Gerber Files?2 What Are Gerber File Extensions?3 Gerber Files Extension:4 CAD Software Used for Gerber Files4.1 Altium/Protel4.2 Eagle4.3 KiCad4.4 ORCAD4.5 PADS5 Common PCB Layout Software Gerber File...
How To Desolder a Circuit Board
Dec 29, 2020|PCB Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain various electronic pieces bonded together through a process called soldering. Solder is the process that joins metals and components together to produce an electrical current. But how do you remove solder from a circuit board? Desoldering involves separating components of a PCB from the solder so you can recycle, dispose of, repair, or replace the pieces....
PCB Ionic Contamination Test
Dec 4, 2020|Quality and Testing
The PCB ionic contamination test calculates ionic cleanliness of PCBs to determine potential electrical or physical failures that happen at various points in the manufacturing process. Contaminant tests can also help establish cleaning procedures. Some common contaminants, or residues, are sodium, dendrite growth, and flux activators. Table of Contents1 Types of Contaminants: Ionic and Nonionic1.0.1 Ionic1.0.2 Nonionic2 What is Ionic Contamination...
