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Solder strength testing and validation

Strengthening PCB Solder Connections

To increasing the overall solder strength within a PCB design, designers should be focusing on two distinct but related factors: The material composition of the solder, and the pad and footprint layouts for individual components. The composition of the solder itself will depend upon the application of the board, the components, construction method and materials within the board, and the overall final board quality. The overall footprint of the component will be dependent upon the components within a BOM and the recommended assembly guidelines of your assemblers. Both of these factors rely on discussions and interactions with your assembly house and leaving these discussions until after the design has been released ultimately limits your assembly options.

Image of a PCB with text onscreen that says: Revolutionizing PCB design through automation: insights from John Medina

Revolutionizing PCB design through automation: insights from John Medina

In PCB design, the integration of automation into your design approach isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity that enhances…

Exploring Manufacturing Driven Design for automated DFM

Manufacturing Driven Design leverages the intelligence within your PCB Design

Intelligent Process-Driven DFM Analysis for PCB Designers Recent component shortages and distribution disruptions have exposed both the fragility of global…

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Navigating the maze of PCB routing: understanding interactive, auto, and sketch routing techniques

In the world of PCB design, PCB routing plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and functionality of electronic…

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Simplifying component research for efficient electronics design

Let’s delve into the challenges that electronic systems development organizations face and how an integrated part research solution, such as…

PCB Design and Stencil

Stencil design considerations during library cell design

Library cell design seems to be an easy part of the entire design process, but in reality, it can be a complicated part of this process, as it involves many different aspects to consider. It should not only comply with the electrical needs, but also needs to meet manufacturing requirements. Solder paste printing is one of the manufacturing processes that may need considerations during your library cell creation. To be more straightforward, the stencil design is something need to be considered during library cell design.

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PCB design best practices pillar 5: supply chain resilience

Today I’m going to discuss the fifth pillar of PCB design best practices: supply chain resilience. This is a topic…

thin PCB design

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a thinner PCB?

Design for manufacturing (DFM) is an essential aspect of the new product introduction (NPI) process, and PCB design is a…

Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional

Frequently asked questions about PADS Professional

You asked and we answered! Here are the frequently asked questions about PADS Professional. What is PADS PCB design software?…