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A Guide To Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

January 24, 2024

In the competitive realm of electronic manufacturing, precision is paramount. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems have emerged as crucial allies, providing the much-needed vigilance to ensure the highest quality in production lines. Their role is especially pivotal in today's fast-paced

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Flying Probes & Testing: Everything You Need to Know

September 29, 2021

Since the early 2000s, printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing has shifted heavily towards flying probes. Primarily driven by the desire to lower production costs and implement more modern automated technology, this shift resulted in flying probe tests becoming the preferred

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What Is a UL Certification?

You’ve seen the UL logo indicating UL certification many times on product packaging, whether you knew what it meant or not. Once you understand what UL certification is and what it means for product quality and safety, you’ll always look

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PCB Ionic Contamination Test

December 4, 2020

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

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PCB Testing Methods

April 9, 2020

When it comes to electronics, there’s a relatively high chance of a designer finding something wrong, such as a faulty wire or a bug. Printed circuit board (PCB) testing methods are crucial in ensuring a product is working correctly. Using

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