This article will walk through the recommended and most popular PCB design software. Using it, you will learn how to design schematic and layout for your custom design. Finally, you’ll learn how to prepare custom BOMs and files for manufacturing. Su...
In order to for a PCB factory to start with etching the printed circuit board, a layout file is required. Layout files can easily be generated using PCB design CAD software. Once the files are prepared, the factory can insert them into a designated p...
PCB files extracted by CAD software are used to design the circuit boards we use in our products. Using those files, we can submit our Design to fabrication. This article will cover the top 5 PCB file design software you could use for your next custo...
In this article, PCBasic will show you how to find a suitable PCBA manufacturer for your next project. PCBasic, a china pcb assembly manufacturer, has been developing for over ten years in Shenzhen, China. From the perspective of the PCBA industry, w...
In this article, we will walk through the solder paste inspection and printing process in SMT assembly. The solder paste printing (also called SPI) is considered the first and one of the most important quality control levels in the PCBA production p...
In this article, We at PCBasic will introduce to you how to perform an IQC incoming inspection.
In this article, we will cover what is LED PCB and how LED PCB are manufactured. This article will also explain, step by step, how to make an LED PCB board and the different techniques involved in the process of PCB fabrication.
In this article, we will walk over the core principles of the PCB solder mask: how to apply the paste layer during PCB production and what we can do to improve the quality of our PCB board.
In this article, PCBasic will take you on a journey to understand the difference between PCB and PCBA. We will understand what is PCB and the production process of PCBA.
In this article, we will cover the subject of turnkey PCB assembly. We will explain what turnkey assembly services are and what alternatives there are for turnkey PCB assembly services.
In today’s world where electronic products are gradually becoming smaller, can SMT completely replace DIP? At the end of this article, you’ll be able to answer that question for yourself. But first, let’s explain what DIP stands for.
In this article, we will cover a specific subject of manufacturing called multilayer PCB fabrication. We will explain a multilayer PCB board and how to make a multilayer PCB. We will also cover the advantages and disadvantages of such PCBs and the po...
PCBasic will take you on a journey to understand what is SMT, what are the specific processes of SMT, and most importantly help you choose the most suitable assembler fabrication facility for your PCBA project.
If you are wondering about different types of PCB boards and their applications, you came to the right place. In this article, we will cover the less common but at the same time the most important types of PCB design.
In this article, we will discuss BGA Assembly in the future of PCB assembly. We will learn more about the process requirements and inspection methods in BGA and PCBA production and assembly.
PCB prototype refers to a PCB/PCBA board that was manufactured by an experienced PCB prototype manufacturer in a small batch for the sole purpose of testing and ensuring everything works perfectly before heading to the mass production process.
In this article, we will discuss why PCBA parts go missing by sharing a case study and the solution we came up with to resolve the issue we faced. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to find the cause of missing PCBA parts and figure out a sol...
This article covers the PCB manufacturing process steps and what professional PCB manufacturing facilities prepare to fabricate the final product we see and use in our daily lives.
In this article, we will explain what a PCB solder mask is made for, the fabrication process, the PCB solder mask's benefits and features, and the difference between a solder mask and a paste mask.
This article will walk through the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) process. They are setting up a quotation from the PCB design and producing a sample up to mass production.
