mercredi 11 septembre 2013

What Goes Into Manufacturing Of PCB

By Helene Norris


Printed circuit boards form a major part in almost all electronic gadgets and devices. Manufacturers can be provided with drawn designs by amateur electricians and use them in manufacturing of PCB, as it is not such a difficult process after all. Multi layer, single side and double side boards are the three categories of these boards. Materials made of nickel, aluminum or copper are the ones that are used in conducting them. Density and complexity of the circuits are the determinant factors when selecting the conduction material. Here are the stages that are involved in the making of the boards.

The backing is first plated using a conductive material. Into it, holes are drilled in order for the improvement of conduction in between the layers. Scrubbing of the board is performed to get rid of any unwanted small particles of the conductor. These are then recycled using such methods as filtration. In case the copper particles are not recycled, there could be serious environmental impact if it combines with the other wastes.

The board is then cleaned. Etching also takes place to allow for proper adhesion in the next stage. Once this has been carried out, there is an addition of another layer of conductor. The process of electrolysis copper plating is applied in order to conduct the holes that had been drilled previously. Both alkaline based and acidic based solutions such as copper sulfate can be used to enhance pH balance.

The circuit's final design is arrived at with the use of photo imaging. Electroplating copper also helps in arriving at the final required thickness. Application of a thin layer of tin or lead solder takes place to allow for the protection of the final circuits. Removal of the unwanted copper is done as it will not be part of the final circuit. Its etching can be carried out using an acidic or alkaline solution.

Obtaining alternative resist can be achieved by use of other compounds that are photosensitive or organic. They can be used in their dry or wet forms. When exposed to ultraviolet light, they become hard.

In order to spread the liquid resist, one can use a silk screen, squeegee, roller or spray. One or both sides can have the liquid on. However, application can also be done to a specific area on the surface. Finer circuits can be produced by use of light.

The last stage in this process is forming multi layer panels. The layer's inner cores are assembled together. The resulting product is like a book which has a copper foil with sheets of epoxy that are alternating.

The book is positioned into a laminating press and then high pressure as well as heat is applied to it. The intense heat will eventually cause the sheets to melt down and a bond will be formed. Next, there are holes that are drilled into it. Prior to this, it should undergo some trimming and buffing. Manufacturing of PCB can only be successful if all these steps and guidelines are clearly followed to the latter.




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