The world today seems to run on so much technology, that it seems to be ever present. Technological advances throughout the years have made everyone's lives so much easier. Yet despite all of this amazing technology most people have absolutely no idea how such things work. This is because the field of electronics can be quite complex. It is electronic components that are used during the manufacturing of PCB boards.
For most people, whenever electronics are mentioned, their eyes begin to cross. They don't really need to know how things work, they just need to be able to use it when they wish to. Thankfully there are some people who do actually understand these things.
Just consider how many things you use each day that utilise electronics in one way or another. For these items to work properly the electronic components have to be set out in a particular order. Once the cover is removed from one of these items it becomes easier to see how this is fulfilled.
On opening up one of these items you will immediately notice a flat board. This will normally either be brown or green in colour, and is called the printed circuit board. You will notice that there are metallic tracks on one side. These tracks are used to conduct power only where it is meant to go.
There are basically two types of Printed Circuit Board. Depending on the density of components and the tasks they are asked to perform will dictate which type will be used. These two types are known as surface mount or through board.
Whichever type is being produced there are a couple of things that the operative requires, good eyesight and a steady hand. Without either one, creating one of these printed circuit boards gets much more difficult. The other elements, such as identifying the components and how they should be fitted can be taught.
The through board is the most likely type that people will come across. It does have certain advantages. The components are all situated on the other side to the metallic tracks. The component's legs are fed through the board, hence the name. The legs are soldered to the metal tracks which conducts power through the component and also holds them securely in place. The legs are clipped to prevent them sticking trough too far, and possibly becoming a short circuit. The components are of a size that enable easier handling.
The surface mount board has the components mounted actually on the tracks. The components themselves are a lot smaller, and are more difficult to handle. A lot of the assembly work for this type is carried out under strong magnification and bright lighting. The magnification is necessary to prevent possible short circuits.
When the technician is happy that all of these components sit in their right places on the circuit board, they will then apply a conformal coating. This is another means of protection which is applied. So now when you see an electrical item you will have a greater awareness about how firms manage the manufacturing of PCB boards.
For most people, whenever electronics are mentioned, their eyes begin to cross. They don't really need to know how things work, they just need to be able to use it when they wish to. Thankfully there are some people who do actually understand these things.
Just consider how many things you use each day that utilise electronics in one way or another. For these items to work properly the electronic components have to be set out in a particular order. Once the cover is removed from one of these items it becomes easier to see how this is fulfilled.
On opening up one of these items you will immediately notice a flat board. This will normally either be brown or green in colour, and is called the printed circuit board. You will notice that there are metallic tracks on one side. These tracks are used to conduct power only where it is meant to go.
There are basically two types of Printed Circuit Board. Depending on the density of components and the tasks they are asked to perform will dictate which type will be used. These two types are known as surface mount or through board.
Whichever type is being produced there are a couple of things that the operative requires, good eyesight and a steady hand. Without either one, creating one of these printed circuit boards gets much more difficult. The other elements, such as identifying the components and how they should be fitted can be taught.
The through board is the most likely type that people will come across. It does have certain advantages. The components are all situated on the other side to the metallic tracks. The component's legs are fed through the board, hence the name. The legs are soldered to the metal tracks which conducts power through the component and also holds them securely in place. The legs are clipped to prevent them sticking trough too far, and possibly becoming a short circuit. The components are of a size that enable easier handling.
The surface mount board has the components mounted actually on the tracks. The components themselves are a lot smaller, and are more difficult to handle. A lot of the assembly work for this type is carried out under strong magnification and bright lighting. The magnification is necessary to prevent possible short circuits.
When the technician is happy that all of these components sit in their right places on the circuit board, they will then apply a conformal coating. This is another means of protection which is applied. So now when you see an electrical item you will have a greater awareness about how firms manage the manufacturing of PCB boards.
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