PCB Knowledge

Learn how to identify and fix common soldering mistakes like cold joints, solder bridges, and lifted pads. This beginner’s guide to PCB soldering repair will save your electronics projects from failure.

Struggling with high PCBA costs? Learn 4 overlooked money-saving tips for PCB assembly, including BOM optimization and Elecrow's alternative parts service. Save money and time today!

Discover the Cheap Yellow Display (CYD), the ultimate beginner-friendly ESP32 touchscreen board. Learn specification, project ideas (including crypto mining), and free resources. Perfect for maker!

Unleash the power of the ESP32-P4. Learn how this dual-core RISC-V MCU handles high-res MIPI displays and edge AI, featuring the Elecrow CrowPanel.

Join Elecrow at Canton Fair 2025 Phase 1 in Guangzhou, Oct 15-19. Phase 1 focuses on electronics and hardware. Visit booth 6.0F11 to explore our HMI Displays, CrowPi STEM series, ThinkNode LoRa, and discuss expert PCB Assembly services. Schedule your visit via info@elecrow.com to get free gifts. We look forward to meeting you!

PCB assembly is the critical process of mounting electronic components onto a bare printed circuit board (PCB) to create a functional PCBA. The process includes applying solder paste, automated component placement, reflow soldering, and rigorous inspection. Understanding turnkey services and key technologies helps in selecting a reliable manufacturer for any electronics project.

Electronic PCB Assembly (PCBA) is a complex engineering discipline essential for modern tech. This deep dive explores its critical role, from high-reliability automotive embedded systems requiring strict standards like IATF 16949, to cost-sensitive IoT and smart manufacturing applications. Discover the advanced processes and learn key criteria for selecting a professional electronic production company.

Master PCB Design for Assembly (DFA) with 13 core principles to avoid costly manufacturing errors. This guide covers strategic component selection, optimal spacing, and accurate BOM management. Learn to meticulously verify footprints, balance thermal layouts, and prevent common soldering defects. A final DFM check ensures a seamless transition, ultimately lowering costs and improving product reliability.

A Pick and Place (PnP) file provides component coordinates, rotation, and layer data crucial for automated SMT machines in PCB assembly. This ultimate guide details how to generate accurate PnP files from popular CAD software like Altium and KiCad. It covers standard formats and best practices to prevent costly manufacturing errors.