by minicircuitsadmin | Jun 12, 2019 | Amplifiers, Engineering Resources, Featured, Filters, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques
Abstract After many years of research and development, electrical engineers, physicists, mathematicians and scientists have come to realize the benefits of operating communications systems at higher frequencies. Some of the most notable advances stemming from this...
by minicircuitsadmin | Mar 5, 2018 | Engineering Resources, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques
I. Background Mini-Circuits offers a wide range of products in miniature surface-mount (SMT) packages. Each package is identified by a case style number and defined by a case style drawing which clearly shows the outline dimensions, critical dimensions (if any),...
by minicircuitsadmin | Dec 20, 2017 | Engineering Resources, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques
The main reason for the utilization of surface mount technology today is for PWB area efficiency and the corresponding reduction of the system volume. Small surface mount components are used to manufacture electronic assemblies that are significantly smaller than the...
by minicircuitsadmin | Dec 5, 2017 | Engineering Resources, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques
Introduction Mini Circuits manufactures a comprehensive line of connector gauges for measuring the critical interface dimensions of coaxial connectors .Testing the interfaces of connectors on any device at incoming inspection is not only highly recommended, it is...
by minicircuitsadmin | Jun 8, 2017 | Engineering Resources, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques
The extreme operating conditions of the space environment combined with lack of access for repairs and zero tolerance for failure, necessitate intensive qualification of electronic parts used in space missions. Mini-Circuits has a successful track record of screening...
by minicircuitsadmin | Mar 31, 2017 | Engineering Resources, Surface Mount Assembly & Manufacturing Techniques
Figure 1: Examples of components soldered to circuit boards. What automated soldering methods can be considered for Mini-Circuits surface-mount components? There are two basic methods: reflow and wave soldering. Generally, reflow soldering can be done when (1) there...
