Guidelines for Consigning Components and PCBs to PICA

At PICA Manufacturing Solutions, we occasionally receive printed circuit boards (PCBs) and/or compon...

Essential Documentation for Manufacturing Bare PCBs and FPCs

When placing an order with PICA Manufacturing Solutions for bare Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) or Fl...

Essential Documentation and Data Files for PCB Component Assembly

When ordering component assembly for your Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Flexible Printed Circuit...

Advanced Soldering Techniques for PCB Assembly Success

Soldering is a critical process that involves joining electronic components to printed circuit board...

Advanced Surface Finishes for Enhanced PCB Performance

This blog is an introduction to a white paper that contains additional information on surface finish...

PCBA vs. FPCBA: Understanding the Differences

PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) and FPCAs (Flexible Printed Circuit Assemblies) are both in...

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Via Protection: Strategies and Standards

This blog is an introduction to a larger white paper that features 7 different via protection types....

Ensuring PCB Integrity: The Vital Role of Surface Cleanliness

The production of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Flexible Printed Circuits (FPCs) encompasses che...

Hand Soldering of Components with High Thermal Mass

Hand Soldering of Components with High Thermal Mass

The Strategic Importance of Component Engineers at PICA

Component Engineers: The Heart of Product Design and Assembly - The role of a Component Engineer (CE...

The Power of Embedded Passives

At PICA, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of new technological advancements, including e...

X-Ray Inspection in PCB Assembly — What It Detects, Prevents, and Guarantees

X-ray inspection exposes hidden defects in solder joints, BGAs, vias, and internal connections that ...

Large Thermal Mass Component Hand Soldering

While mass soldering processes dominate soldering applications, hand soldering remains critical in e...