Engineer Scott Todd his Broadcast Electronics FX-30 FM exciter needed recapping badly. In our latest Workbench, he guides us ...

This is the most complex or detailed soldering I've done so far, the QFN20 package is very small but still not impossible to ...

Abstract: An energy-based 3-D model was created to simulate the solder joint formation of the chip capacitor during reflow. The surface tension (Fs) and hydrostatic force (Fh) of molten solder and the ...

Wurth is offering vibration-resistant versions of its surface-mount aluminium electrolytics and aluminium hybrid polymer capacitors. “SMT components are often not the best choice because, without ...

There are many reasons to embark on the DIY module journey. It could be a simple case of saving some money, or maybe you want to understand the components that go into your favourite modules. Maybe ...

Nippon Chemi-Con’s patented capacitor design aims to reduce mounting failures during solder reflow by incorporating a unique structure with a sealed outer case, lead terminal, and convex portion. The ...

Capacitors are essential components in electrical circuits, serving as energy storage devices that can help start motors, filter signals, and much more. Installing a capacitor may seem daunting, but ...

Older MacBook Pros are still a viable option for mobile work in this day and age. Here's how to refurbish a 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2012 and bring it up to scratch. In this refurbishment tutorial, we ...

In our previous article on Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs), we explored how to design circuit boards and how to route the signals coming out of a BGA package. But designing a board is one thing – soldering ...

Sure, your phone plays music, but does it play music well? Those with audiophile leanings might want to take note of Sony's latest portable music players, the Walkman NW-ZX707 (above) and NW-A306. The ...