What Is Schematic Capture? Schematic capture is the process of creating an electronic diagram or an electronic schematic. This is the first step in the design of most printed circuit boards. In many cases, a schematic editor or schematic capture tool is used, though...

What Is a Subsea Umbilical Cable? A subsea umbilical cable is more than a submersible power cord. It is generally a multi-function hose or cable. For example, many subsea umbilical cables carry data cables as well as electrical lines. They can supply other...

Printed circuit boards or PCBs are the backbones of modern consumer and industrial electronics. They’re often hidden inside of protective cases, but they literally support our technological systems. But what are printed circuit boards?  What are the different types of...

Smart meters are electronic devices that record consumption, whether it is water, electricity, or natural gas. Electric smart meters do more than track how many watts you’ve used. They will track usage over time, report when you use the most power. They’re used to...

What Is the Importance of Solder Paste Inspection? Solder connects components to the printed circuit board. The performance of the electronics depends on the quality of these connections. Nearly all solder joint defects are due to improper solder paste printing....

An automated inspection system is any system that automatically checks the product against pre-programed criteria. It may use optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors, or X-rays. AOI are used in many industries. They may verify that industrial pipes have the necessary...

A Flying Probe Circuit Tester is one of those pieces of technology that has passed the test of time. Invented to conduct electrical tests on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) back in the 1980s, the Flying Probe Tester has evolved and is used as a test fixture in many...

Box builds range from a single printed circuit board inside a basic plastic case to complex electro-mechanical systems housed in a rugged metal and plastic shell. Box builds are much more than the printed circuit board your company may make or design. It includes...

There are many vital differences between related products; cable assemblies and wire harnesses, and the confusion about the matter is made worse due to how many people use the terms interchangeably. However, there are differences between each, and at Geospace...