Electronic Design

PCB Testing Throughout the Production Process: Matter and Methods

What methods can be applied to verify PCB functionality and safety? Which are suitable for mass production and for prototypes? What parameters are checked in each test? How to check a PCB without ...
Electronic Design

The Benefits of Boundary-Scan for PCB Assembly Testing

Conducting product testing on printed circuit boards (PCBs) has the potential to become costly. Because of this, it’s easy for businesses to view PCB assembly testing as an expense without much value.
Hackaday

Tools Of The Trade – Test And Programming

In our final installment of Tools of the Trade (with respect to circuit board assembly), we’ll look at how the circuit board is tested and programmed. At this point in the process, the board has been ...
EDN

Self-Contained Universal PCB Test System

Saelig Company, Inc. introduced the ABI BoardMaster 8000 PLUS – a unique, versatile, self-contained, and easy-to-use PCB test system. The BoardMaster 8000 Plus is a comprehensive set of test ...
WRAL

NC State releases initial PCB test results from Poe Hall, more work to be done to determine extent of exposure for students and staff

North Carolina State University on Thursday released the first report of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) test results from Poe Hall. The university contracted Geosyntec Consultants to do an ...
Design News

Differences Between Through Hole and Surface Mount PCB Designs

One of the first decisions involved in laying out a printed circuit board (PCB) is choosing the type and style of components to be used. This decision is mainly driven by the PCB’s electrical ...