More about soldering (134)

1-12-2005 | When soldering SMDs (surface mount devices) onto a circuit board, it is often difficult to keep the tiny component correctly positioned. Wit...

1-12-2005 | The miniaturisation of components does cause the odd bit of trouble at Elektor Electronics as well. While developing last June’s Electrosmog...

1-06-2005 | The big day is 1 July 2006. From then on, use of lead in electronic circuitry will be prohibited by the Restriction of Hazardous Substances...

1-12-2004 | From reader correspondence we know that lots of you are still hesitant about soldering SMDs (surface-mount devices), particularly integrated...

1-10-2004 | Even experienced electronics engineers occasionally find themselves confronted by the need to swap soldering iron for keyboard: not all proj...

1-12-2003 | Building up electronic circuits usually involves interconnecting all components using wires or circuit board tracks. Whatever the method, so...

1-03-2003 | While working for a cellphone manufacturer in the US of A, one of our readers picked up a neat trick using a hot-air gun and some surface-mo...

1-12-2001 | The construction of the Digital PSU requires extra care and precision. Just like the electronics inside, the mechanical construction and ove...

1-03-2001 | Some desoldering tasks are just downright stubborn. Although you apply more than enough heat, that last bit of solder will just not budge. S...

1-05-2000 | In order to prevent heavy metals from being released into the environment, it’s best to simply avoid the use of mercury, cadmium and lead. H...