Electronics Assembly

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Despite years of research by electronics assemblers, the problem of tin whiskers defies an easy solution. And the stakes are high, to say the least. Since 1992, tin whiskers have been blamed for the complete failure of three commercial satellites and the partial disabling of four others.

As portable electronic devices get smaller and more powerful, preventing electromagnetic interference becomes more difficult.

From grease to films to carbon fibers, engineers have many options for keeping microprocessors cool.

In addition to dexterity, moisture is a key ingredient of any successful magic trick. In fact, many magicians moisturize their fingertips to improve their ability to perform sleight-of-hand tricks involving cards, coins and other objects.

No-clean solder paste was supposed to obviate the need to clean circuit boards. So why are many electronics assemblers still grappling with the process?

As outsourcing continues to evolve, it’s becoming more complicated. Indeed, depending on what acronym you use, outsourcing can mean different things to different people.

Advances in robots, grippers and machine vision are enabling electronics manufacturers to automate odd-form assembly.

Always employed as a final manufacturing step, functional testing provides a go or no-go decision on finished PCBs.