Lead Free vs. Leaded Solder in Electronic Manufacturing

September 13, 2018

Prior to 2006, most of the metallic components in electronic devices were created using tin or lead solder. These materials were reliable, easy to observe and understand and readily available. Assemblies were designed specifically for use with tin/lead solder, including the temperatures required to work with these materials during electronic manufacturing.

Benefits of Surface Mount Technology

August 29, 2018

If you have held a TV remote control in your hand, punched a button on a microwave or adjusted a digital thermostat, you have interacted with surface mount technology, or SMT. Since the 1980s, nearly all mass-produced electronics are now manufactured using SMT.

What is the difference between SMT and SMD For An Electronic Manufacturer?

August 14, 2018

SMT and SMD. These two little acronyms get mixed up a lot in the electronics manufacturing service world. For electronic manufacturers on paper, they only vary by a single letter, but in practice, there’s a lot more separating SMTs and SMDs. Chiefly, one is a process and the other is a device.

Electronic Manufacturer Explains the Difference Between Through-Hole and Surface Mount Technology

July 16, 2018

Two assembly types are prevalent in electronics manufacturing: through-hole technology (THT) and surface mount technology (SMT). Selection of SMT or THT plays an important role in manufacturing efficiency and cost. This means it is important for customers to be aware of their definitions, differences, and applications at their electronic manufacturer.

What is IPC-A-610 J-STD-001 For An Electronic Manufacturer

April 27, 2018

J Standard, or it’s more official title IPC J-STD-001 is a standard that lists the requirements for the manufacture of electronic assemblies. This standard is published by the IPC as “Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies” and includes guidance on materials, manufacturing methods, and verification criteria for an electronic manufacturer.

Levison Enterprises Preserves the Lost Art of Through Hole

February 6, 2018

Are you hitting a dead end trying to get your through hole board replaced or fixed? Many electronic manufactures don’t do it anymore. Though the benefits of surface mount assembly may have largely displaced through hole assembly, there are many applications where through hole assembly could remain the best choice.