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Problems with Counterfeit Components

January 15, 2015 Admin Leave a comment General, Manufacturing

As a follow up to our last blog past which discussed sources for replacement parts, there can also be issues with getting what you paid for. Counterfeit parts are becoming a serious problem plaguing contract manufacturers and board repair services alike. Again, research your sources, ask questions and maybe even request a sample or two. […]

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Solder Balls!

December 17, 2014 Admin Leave a comment Manufacturing, Troubleshooting

Here is a manufacturing process issue that turned out provide an interesting insight into how hot, liquid solder can react if it gets out of control. Initial testing with analog signature analysis shows a resistive difference on only one pin of a transistor (top image; top row of signatures, far right signature; green is good, […]

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Circuit Board Troubleshooting Flowchart

November 12, 2014 Admin Manufacturing, Repair, Troubleshooting

Question: Does the world need another blog cluttering up the internet cyberspace! Answer: Absolutely! Especially if your interest is troubleshooting electronic circuit boards and all of the subjects that revolve around it. Question: What will you find on this site? Answer: Tips, tricks, white papers, technical bulletins, web site links and more all dealing with […]

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