PCB rework for the purpose of fixing unfortunate design problems tends to involve certain things: thin wires (probably blue) to taped or glued down components, and maybe some areas of scraped-off ...

One of the most common issues I see with schematic and PCB layout is crossed wires. For example, the designer has connected the USART peripherals transmit line to the transmit line of the receiving ...

Every PCB designer has experienced it. A design progresses through schematic capture and layout only to reveal problems during verification, simulation, design review, or manufacturing preparation. A ...

Essex-based training company Advanced Rework Technology (ART), has invested over £30,000 in re-work, soldering and heat management tooling. Kaisertech supplied the equipment, which includes JBC’s ...

Ball grid array (BGA) reworking typically involves de-soldering and resoldering the chip to remove defective components and mount new ones. However, it’s a complex task, and people can easily make ...

Sandia National Labs specializes in scientific and engineering applications for promoting national security and advancing technology in space, defense, and other innovation areas. The “Nanonics” ...