PCB Cleaning

During the PCB assembly process, flux is used as a chemical agent to assist in component soldering. However, if not properly cleaned, residual flux can negatively impact circuit performance over time,...

PCBWay Aug 29,2024 437 views

Introduction about Backplane PCB

A backplane PCB is a specialized type of circuit board, typically located at the back or bottom of electronic devices, designed to support and connect various electronic components and subsystems. Unl...

PCBWay Aug 20,2024 532 views

What to Do When There Are Too Many Vias on the PCB

Vias are used to connect different layers of circuits on a PCB, transforming the circuit board from a planar structure into a three-dimensional one. This enhances design flexibility and circuit connec...

PCBWay Aug 13,2024 608 views

Check before PCB Production

As a PCB manufacturer, we often find various production issues in the Gerber files sent to us by customers. Most of these problems are not complex and are usually due to oversight. Multiple rounds of ...

PCBWay Aug 02,2024 473 views

Different Types of BGA

BGA (Ball Grid Array) has many different types, each with distinct characteristics and suitable applications. The choice of BGA depends not only on the type of product you wish to manufacture but also...

PCBWay Jul 26,2024 1028 views

Introduction to BGA Package

When it comes to surface-mounted components for highly sensitive computer parts, connecting integrated circuits via wires can be complex and challenging. In such cases, the ball grid array (BGA) is th...

PCBWay Jul 25,2024 398 views

Battery Charging Technology Part 1

IntroductionDemand for green forms of energy is gaining momentum worldwide with the market growth for technology involving green energy, such as solar panels, batteries, and charging technologies, cre...

Simon Mugo May 20,2024 898 views

Important Techniques for Determining Battery State of Charge

IntroductionKnowing the energy amount that is left in a battery at use as compared to when the battery was fully charged informs the user how further the battery will keep performing before initiating...

Simon Mugo Apr 23,2024 1409 views

An Introduction to Battery Cells Protection Methods

IntroductionBatteries are one of the crucial power backup devices in modern technology systems. They play key roles in powering electric cars, home appliances, lighting systems, and many others. The m...

Simon Mugo Apr 22,2024 1113 views

Testing of the Battery Capacity: Definition, Working Principle, and Why Carry Out Battery Capacity

IntroductionBattery systems are entitle_d to routine and periodic maintenance. The measurement of several battery specifications and characteristics, such as the temperature, current, voltage, interna...

Simon Mugo Apr 22,2024 2380 views

Electrochemical Cell Designing: Definition, Types, Representation, and Cell Potential Calculation

IntroductionThere exists a potential difference between the two cells’ electrodes. The maximum potential difference between the two electrodes is referred to as the electromotive force abbreviated as ...

Simon Mugo Mar 26,2024 1547 views

How to Choose the PCB Stackup for Your Needs?

In the process of PCBWay's continuous efforts to improve and enhance our services, we are pleased to announce that our rigid board stackup information has been updated, now offering a total of 318 opt...

PCBWay Mar 22,2024 1871 views

Stackup Multi-layer PCB

Solder Mask VS Paste Mask

Solder mask is an essential process in PCB manufacturing. When you see a colored layer on the PCB, that is the solder mask. Solder mask is a negative output, so after the shape of the solder resist la...

PCBWay Mar 20,2024 2060 views

Solder Mask Paste Mask Solder Paste

Techniques for Controlling Harmonics to Reduce Distortion in PCBs

IntroductionThe earliest method of controlling problems associated with harmonics involved the use of a single-tuned filter, which offered a lower impedance path for the harmonic currents. Interesting...

Simon Mugo Mar 16,2024 1668 views

The Significance of Transient Suppressors in Energy Devices

IntroductionWhen working with power electronic devices, we hope that the direct and alternating current devices are powered by circuits that receive purely regulated voltages and currents. Some of the...

Simon Mugo Mar 10,2024 1704 views

Relays Part 9: Reed Relays

IntroductionThe first idea about reed relays came into existence around 1922 when a professor who worked at Leningrad Electrotechnical University proposed it. His idea was about a contract that was co...

Simon Mugo Feb 23,2024 1544 views

Relays Part 8: Latching Relays

 IntroductionAs discussed earlier, a relay is defined as an electrical switch made up of inputs and terminals of operation used to carry out single or multiple signal controls in electrical circu...

Simon Mugo Feb 10,2024 6139 views

Why do Multi-layer PCBs Always Have an Even Number of Layers?

The number of layers in a printed circuit board (PCB) can be classified into single-layer (1 layer), double-layer (2 layers), and multi-layer. The number of layers in multi-layer PCBs is not restricte...

PCBWay Jan 29,2024 3035 views

Multi-layer PCB Layers Even number

Relays Part 7: Differential Relays

IntroductionToo many types of relays are used in the area of power systems. Among these many relays is the protective relay that finds great significance and uses in electrical devices such as generat...

Simon Mugo Jan 17,2024 2858 views

Relays Part 6: Distance Relays Important Theory

IntroductionSeveral types of protective relays exist, and distance relays are one of them. Distance relay is a relay that is significant in the area of power electronics. It utilises the feeder point ...

Simon Mugo Jan 15,2024 5104 views