Circuits Central Editorial Team

A printed circuit board (PCB) is the base that supports and wires the surface-mounted and socketed components in a variety of electronics. In...

Circuit boards need to be protected; otherwise they are susceptible to damage. Without protection they can corrode and malfunction. To keep...

Only a few short years ago, we were introduced to personal wearable technology that could track our footsteps. Today, we’ve moved beyond the...

Money makes the world go round, however, you can still make an electronic product with limited capital. Because you only have a small amount of...

If you’re sick and tired of the daily grind of your job but love electronics, there might be a future for you as your own boss. Many people...

Printed circuit board layout plays an important role in the overall electromagnetic compatibility of any electronic system. PCBs that are laid out...

Electronics manufacturing has many facets that cannot be taken for granted. No matter what product...

X-ray inspection is generally used to detect shorts under area array components. But x-ray images can also provide a valuable insight into the...

What is the best aperture geometry for depositing paste on round ball grid array pads on PCB’s. To find the answer we need to rephrase the...

X-ray imaging is a very effective tool for detecting solder bridge under BGA’s. But why is it that in some instances an electrical short exists...