Electronics: Production & Storage

These articles are related to the production of printed circuit boards, or to the storage of these boards or components.

Reel quantity estimate

2024-11-24
A simple method to estimate the number of components left on a reel.

Mini-reel for SMD components

2024-12-08
The mini-reel is a reel for SMD components on cut tape. It is compatible with the standard 7" reels (and compliant with EIA-481), only smaller. It is well suited for storing small quantities of SMD components on cut tape.

Mini-tray for SMD components

2024-11-24
The mini-tray is an alternative to the standard JEDEC tray for semiconductors. It is dimensioned such that three mini-trays (when lined up) have the same width & length as one JEDEC tray.

Magnetic PCB holders

2024-11-24
General purpose PCB holders with a magnetic base. The PCB holders lift the PCB a few millimeters from the base, so that they are suitable for (most) PCBs with components on both sides.

Reflow soldering profiles

2024-11-24
With a special focus on the eC-reflow-mate from Eurocircuits, this article delves into the art and craft of creating reflow soldering profiles. The article also covers phenomenons like thermal inertia and their effects on the soldering profile.