The AS9100 Rev D Standard Explained
The AS9100 standard is an integral part of the Quality Management System governing organisations involved in the aviation, defence and space industry. Produced by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), it sets guidelines for the QMS by defining industry-accepted practices and requirements. Updated in 2016; the AS9100 Rev D standard is the latest version of […]
Concorde: The Rise and Fall of the Supersonic Airliner
© Jeang Herng / Shutterstock.com Concorde is remembered as being a marvel of modern engineering and the most iconic aircraft ever built. The legendary airliner was developed and manufactured jointly, at a cost of around £2.1 billion, by the British Aircraft Corporation and the French company Sud Aviation. Transporting up to 108 passengers at more […]
Designing PCBs for Harsh Environments
© Dima Zel / Shutterstock Designing PCBs for harsh environments means understanding the various conditions they will likely be exposed to – extremes of humidity, temperature, shock, vibration and other conditions that can impact their reliability and performance. These extreme environments can include aerospace and defence, military and industrial settings. Various things need to be […]
Guide to PCB Assembly Terminology
You’ve probably seen plenty of printed circuit board terminology bandied around and sometimes it isn’t clear what it means. Circuit boards are the key to a system’s design in the electronics industry, so if your business uses them, it’s useful to understand the language. We’ve put together a guide to basic PCB terminology to help […]
State-of-the-Art Equipment at Sellectronics
© Sellectronics Here at Sellectronics, our PCB assembly lines are powered by state-of-the-art equipment that is capable of placing more than 75,000 components an hour. This ensures our PCB assembly services are second to none, as our engineers guarantee the highest quality finished products, in both surface mount technology and through hole technology. We use […]
The Impact of Miniaturisation on PCB Assembly
© FOTOGRIN / Shutterstock The miniaturisation of electronics products is driving advances in technology – especially in the printed circuit boards manufacturing sector. A modern trend, miniaturisation refers to the process of designing more compact and portable electronic devices. Smaller printed circuit boards are required to meet the technical needs of these compact new devices. […]
SMT vs Through-Hole Assembly: Which is the Best Option?
© Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock When laying out a printed circuit board, one of the first things to consider is the type of components. Whether you’re planning to use surface mount or through hole technology, it largely depends on the PCB’s application and electrical requirements. It’s also possible to vary the configurations of common component types […]
Understanding PCB Assembly Standards and Certifications
Customers who require PCB manufacturing and services will require reassurances that their contract partners comply with the sector’s regulations and achieve high quality outputs. This is why the recognised industry standards ISO 9001 and IPC-A-610 are significant in electronics manufacturing. Printed circuit board design and manufacturing is governed by regulations that go beyond quality assurance. […]
The Rise of PCBs in the Aerospace Industry
© Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Demand for PCBs in the aerospace industry is increasing, as the sector concentrates on improving efficiency, raising safety standards and meeting sustainability goals. Electronic systems have always been an integral part of the aerospace industry, playing a critical role in the functionality of technology, both on the ground and in the […]
Scientists Discover New More Practical Superconducting Material
© spainter_vfx / Shutterstock Scientists have discovered a new superconducting material that could revolutionise the future of energy and electronics. The ground-breaking discovery could lead to power grids that would vastly improve energy efficiency, saving around 200 million megawatt hours that are currently lost to resistance. In addition, it could contribute to the process of […]