PCB Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting

Circuit boards, often called PCBs (printed circuit boards), are a vital component of almost every electronic system, and they can cause massive malfunctions with a single problem. A majority of PCB issues can be attributed to human error in the

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A major use of Ferric Chloride is PCB etching. It makes copper traces that allow circuit board components to connect. Disposal is always a challenge for users of Ferric Chloride, particularly if the Ferric Chloride is used at home by

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What can you do with a broken PCB? Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) can go wrong in many different ways. So, how to fix a PCB board? The key is knowing how to perform PCB repair, regardless of whether it's a

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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? 

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Printed circuit boards require protection from delamination, a potentially damaging condition during production caused by humidity, which erodes the adhesive and allows the base layers to separate. Here’s a closer look at what PCB delamination is, why it occurs, and

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Originally designed to replace traditional wire harnesses, flexible printed circuits have evolved from early World War II to the exponential growth possible today. Ideal for simple to complex applications, flexible circuits possess an outstanding versatility to tackle nearly any circuit

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Years ago, we put little consideration into adequately disposing of electronics and other potentially hazardous materials. Thankfully there are many responsible companies out there trying to do their part by setting PCB recycling standards and raising the bar for environmental

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PCB Corrosion is caused by many different factors, such as the following: * Atmospheric Corrosion * Localized Corrosion * Galvanic Corrosion * Electrolytic Corrosion * Electrolytic Dendrite Formation * Fretting Corrosion * Intergranular Corrosion Circuit board corrosion can be extremely

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Circuit boards run a lot of processes in our devices, and they can often contribute to speed and performance. If a board is dirty, that can cause overheating and other issues. Thankfully, you don't need to be a tech expert

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Warning: Before reverse engineering a PCB please take into consideration all legal implications of doing so. Candor Industries does not condone any illegal reverse engineering activity.   Determining how to reverse engineer a PCB depends on how comfortable you are

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