Surface Finishes: Why do I need to know more?

The printed circuit board surface finish forms a critical interface between the component to be assembled and the bare PCB.

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Surface Finishes Presentation (82KB)

Wave Soldering Defects

Wave soldering is a large-scale soldering process by which electronic components are soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) to form an electronic assembly.

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Wave Soldering Defects

Controlled Impedance: Why do I need to know more?

Every circuit on a PCB has impedance. The goal is to control the impedance.

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Epec recommended V-Cut

Below is a diagram which describes the recommended dimensions for V-Cut.

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RoHS FAQ

The following document was designed to answer some of the more common questions surrounding RoHS. However, if, after reading, you still have questions, please contact one of the knowledgeable members of our Engineering Team.

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Minimum Data/Information Requirements to Place Order

The purpose of this document is to describe the minimum data and information required by Epec Engineering to generate the tooling.

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Data Requirements

Staining of Solder Mask

Learn some of the issues surrounding Solder Mask Staining as well as some of the causes and remedies.

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Solder Mask Design Basics