PCB Assembly for Smarties: How Best Practices Help Avoid Common Pitfalls & Ensure Success (Part 3)

Sunstone Circuits’ For Smarties series concludes with the fun part—PCB assembly. It is time to stuff the bare board with components and put it to work. You’ve successfully navigated the process from board design through manufacturing, but even experienced makers can hit a snag at assembly. This paper will offer strategies for ensuring a smooth assembly process that produces a quality product.