Before Surface Mount Technology, through-hole circuits were the industry standard. They require holes to be drilled on the board. Then, components were mounted on the side of the board by threading their leads through matching holes (hence the name). Though it was relatively simple, through-hole connections don’t allow for much automation of boards’ manufacturing process,…
IPC regularly publishes performance documents that regulate practices in the PCB manufacturing industry. The two most well-known documents are the IPC-6012 and IPC-A-600, explicitly made for bare PCBs. If you’re confused by these two documents, this post will clear things up and discuss their differences. IPC 6012 The IPC 6012 came from a series of…
With the increased use of technology this year due to all the lockdown protocols, the demand for electronics has surged. Technical training, however, hasn’t kept up with the pace. This gap resulted in skill shortages, especially in the electronics manufacturing industry. To fill this gap, the best way to do this is to offer training…
The auto industry is a massive worldwide industry made up of large multinational corporations responsible for producing cars, trucks, and buses for mass transit. These automakers are often referred to as (OEMs) Original Equipment Manufacturers, like Toyota, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Volkswagen, and many more. These companies are then supported by their multi-tiered…
While the world continues to recuperate from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, electronics manufacturers and electronic training institutes have adjusted. They are now looking toward the industry’s future, which consists of technological trends leaning toward health care…
Soldering is a fundamental skill used in several electronic tasks and projects, such as building a circuit. It is a process that allows electric current to flow between two conductors, establishing a connection between electronic parts. This connection is made by melting a metal alloy wire, called solder, with a soldering iron, then applying the…
Electronics manufacturers often have problems when dealing with dramatic design innovations of electronic devices. The requirements can sometimes contradict one another. For example, the product needs to be light but, at the same time, durable enough to withstand harsh environments prone to high heat and vibration Then there’s also the case of increased…
3 Key Benefits of Having IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialists (CIS) In Your Electronics Manufacturing Company
Having your staff undergo IPC certification and training is always a good way of showing your adherence to industry-accepted electronic manufacturing guidelines and advice…
Best Practices to Protect the Reliability and Integrity of Electronic Equipment When Disinfecting For COVID-19
Electronics tend to attract a lot of dust, dirt, and grime, especially for high touch electronics. Aside from debris build-up (dust, lint, or oil smudges), bacteria and germs can also accumulate…
3 Benefits of IPC Training and Certification during the COVID-19 Crisis
In the early months of the pandemic, China’s factories were shut down, and this caused a domino effect on the whole electronics manufacturing industry. The supply chain was the primary…