Ensuring Quality PCB Inspections in the Face of a Growing Emphasis on Speed
Serving as an essential business during the widespread shutdowns earlier this year, we continue to be grateful for the opportunity to operate with adaptations in place so that we might serve our customers while maintaining the utmost safety for our employees. We at Caltronics have taken pride in our ability to prioritize the highest quality in our PCB and PCBA products despite the added hurdles of this year, and we have our quality practices to thank for that.
We Answer the 10 Common PCB Design and Assembly Questions Asked by Clients
We Answer the 10 Common PCB Design and Assembly Questions Asked by Clients We have compiled a list of 10 common questions we receive from clients before starting their design projects.
Caltronics Prototyping and Engineering Design Process
Caltronics Prototyping and Engineering Design Process We often partner with engineers and clients who have identified a problem that needs to be fixed or they have an idea for a new product. They come to us and explain what they are looking for.
PCB profitability with Design for Test (DFT)
Design for test/testing/testability. Design for manufacture. Design for assembly. Design for…well, you get the picture. There are a lot of “design for’s” to keep in mind. But they all boil down to one concept: design for profitability.
That’s especially important when considering PCB design for test (DFT). PCBs can be complex, and they’re expected to work without errors. Inspection and testing are essential to PCB manufacturing but can be time-consuming and costly.
How can you accommodate inspection and testing requirements and keep a product profitable?
PCB Design: Design for Manufacturability
Prior planning prevents poor performance, they say. With PCBs, effective planning involves Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA). That means thinking past the “sky’s the limit” PCB-design phase to consider the realities of putting a product together.
DFMA principles focus on creating an efficient manufacturing process that lowers production costs.
Solder jet printing: What you need to know for SMT Printed Circuit Board outsourcing
Solder jet printing: What you need to know for SMT Printed Circuit Board outsourcing “More good boards, faster.” That’s the basic reason for using solder jet printing. Since solder quality is a major factor in SMT board defects, high-quality solder jet printing can play a major role in striking the balance between throughput.