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10 Best Soldering Tips for PCB Design https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/technology-texture-background-1-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

10 Best Soldering Tips for PCB Design

Soldering is the base of any successful PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, bridging the gap between concept and functionality. Precision in soldering improves the durability of your circuits but also…

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Top 10 Applications for Flexible PCBs https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Top 10 Applications for Flexible PCBs

Unlike traditional rigid PCBs, flexible printed circuit boards provide variants that rely on bendable substrates, allowing them to fit into complex shapes and tight spaces. This construction opens up new…

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How to Clean Printed Circuit Boards https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cleaning-computer-components-close-up-maintenance-electronic-parts-computer-repair-shop-concept-1-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

How to Clean Printed Circuit Boards

Keeping printed circuit boards (PCBs) clean helps their performance and reliability. Dust, residue, and dirt can interfere with electronic components, leading to malfunctions. Regular cleaning can prevent overheating, short circuits,…

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5 Benefits of Having Countersunk Holes in PCB Design https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pcb-countersunk-holes-796x1024.jpeg 796 1024 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

5 Benefits of Having Countersunk Holes in PCB Design

Countersunk holes in PCBs are becoming an increasingly common feature in advanced electronic designs. These countersunk screws have a circular head with a flat top and a PZ recess which…

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Blind vs Buried Via: Which is Best for PCBs? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blind-vs-buried-via-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Blind vs Buried Via: Which is Best for PCBs?

Vias play an essential role in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, creating pathways that connect various layers of a circuit. With electronic devices becoming increasingly compact and sophisticated, advanced PCB…

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The Complete Guide to Routing PCB Components https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pcb-routing-1024x687.jpg 1024 687 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

The Complete Guide to Routing PCB Components

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) routing plays a central role in electronic design, turning concepts into functional devices. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or a technical enthusiast, understanding how to route…

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4 Ways to Drill Holes in a PCB https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/drill-pcb-1024x685.jpg 1024 685 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

4 Ways to Drill Holes in a PCB

Drilling holes in printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a large part of electronics manufacturing and DIY projects. Whether you’re working on a multi-layered board for a commercial product or a…

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How to Solder a Printed Circuit Board https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/soldering-pcb-1024x631.jpg 1024 631 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

How to Solder a Printed Circuit Board

Soldering is a key skill in electronics, used for assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) and creating strong electrical connections. For beginners, the process may seem challenging, but with the right…

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What is a PCB Schematic Design? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pcb-design-1024x677.jpg 1024 677 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

What is a PCB Schematic Design?

In electronics design, a PCB schematic is the starting point for creating a printed circuit board (PCB). It turns circuit designs into a graphical representation, outlining how components connect and…

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ENIG vs Hard Gold: Which Surface Coating is Best for a PCB? https://altimex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/enig-pcb-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Davinder Lotay Davinder Lotay https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a73df777892bff3613449bea8647ecaf04b34e24bbe8d02d17d9374212cce3b?s=96&d=mm&r=g

ENIG vs Hard Gold: Which Surface Coating is Best for a PCB?

Surface coatings significantly impact PCB manufacturing, influencing the performance, reliability, and durability of the board. Two popular options for PCB surface coating are Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) and Hard…

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