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In the world of circuit board assembly, adding jumper wires is often unavoidable. Whether you're refining a prototype, modifying a finished design, or correcting a defect, jumper wires serve as a practical solution when changes must be made after manufacturing. But while jumper wires can be helpful, they must be applied with care and precision. Broadly, jumper wires fall into three categories ...
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Why do wrinkles form on the surface of solder balls during reflow? This device uses Pb37Sn63 solder balls. Is this appearance acceptable for class 2 or class 3 products?
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Circuit Technology Center continues to grow, thanks to your trust and support. To meet the rising demand, we now operate six Robotic Hot Solder Dip (RHSD) systems, which boost our capacity for fast, precise, and consistent component tinning. We remain committed to delivering top-quality work, providing quick turnarounds, and offering expert solutions. Thank you for partnering with us.
You can see one of our tinning systems in action on our website's home page video.
Jeff Ferry, President
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In circuit board manufacturing, it's not uncommon for specific areas of a board to require additional milling to achieve precise thicknesses. These adjustments are typically handled by the board fabricator before assembly, especially when a board must fit snugly into enclosures, card slots, or under faceplates and bezels. However, occasional oversights happen ....
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Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a new animal-inspired musculoskeletal robotic leg. As in humans and animals, an extensor and a flexor muscle enable the robotic leg to move in both directions ...
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Which of these materials is the best conductor of heat? Copper, Silver, Aluminum, or Diamond
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