Solder paste is a vital material used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards. It connects surface mount components to pads on the board through its sticky consistency once heated and forms a bond and an electrical connection. Inside the...
Proper hand soldering is an art which you can excel at only after much practice. By knowing what mistakes to avoid, though, you may make the learning/practice phases of soldering much easier. Some very common mistakes, for example, include using...
When dealing with electronics for either a living or as a hobby, using a soldering iron is almost second nature. It seems like every time you turn around, you're reaching for an iron to replace a resistor or capacitor, to...
To fully understand how a circuit board works, a little circuit board dissection can help. Once the different parts are understood, it’s much easier to see how they all come together to form a vital part of every...
Kimco Distributing Corp. has hundreds of soldering tips available. With such a selection, every microelectronics business should be able to find the right tips that suit their work. Selecting that tip, however, can be overwhelming. There are two questions...
