Gold Plating for PCBs
Mar 11, 2021|General
Gold plating is often used in PCB manufacturing (printed circuit boards) to help with electricity conduction. A new technique for attaching gold atoms to PCBs called immersion gold has become increasingly popular, but gold plating is still widely practiced. So, what is PCB gold plating, and what is the gold for on a circuit board? What is Gold Plating? Gold plating...
A Complete Guide to PCB Soldering
Mar 3, 2021|General
PCB soldering is an essential skill for electrical technicians or anyone interested in the mechanics of electrical circuits. It’s also a relatively easy process to learn and can be applied to an array of soldering jobs. In this article, we will dive into the process of PCB soldering, the various techniques you can apply, and the materials needed. What is PCB...
What is Solder Flux? A Complete Guide
Mar 3, 2021|General
From Bluetooth controls to the computers we work with every day, circuit boards appear in all aspects of our day to day life. Of course, sometimes you need to make a minor repair so that your machine keeps moving or creating a necessary upgrade. That’s where a soldering iron, flux, and a little know-how come in handy. The solder and know-how...