Miniature pin/blade sockets are often called “midgets”. PCB sockets are commonly available. Additional considerations when selecting relay sockets include electrical rating, dielectric strength, ...

We don’t have any data, but we imagine the flexible PCB is more reliable than a socket and plug and adds no additional cost.

For more permanent connections, IC sockets and headers are mounted with either surface mount technology (SMT) or through hole technology (THT). SMT adds components to a printed circuit board (PCB) by ...

In a recent video, [David] walks us through the steps of making a sample PCB, introducing the various ... We like his use of the machined pin socket inserts for building a vacuum tube socket ...

Parallel test is used for nearly every device produced by fabs and OSATs, but it can reduce yield and increase the cost of ...

then microsolder the replacement PCB miniboard into those sockets. This is referenced, but not shown in detail. The video also goes over how the MacBook's battery must be disconnected from the ...

While the size of the CPU’s PCB might be identical for LGA 1700 and ... reducing the chance of the CPU bending while in the ...

That's an important step for any gaming PC in transit: even the lightest modern graphics cards are pretty heavy by historical ...

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex is a glorious motherboard, but its steep asking price makes it suitable for deep-pocketed ...

Gigabyte has gone and quietly introduced its first mini-ITX form factor motherboard based on AMD's X870 chipset, and it looks ...

Zaman now has seven days to 'explain his position' to the PCB. The move has the potential to further draw a wedge between Zaman and the board. Just last month, he made his frustration known to ...

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is the newest entry into Razer’s BlackWidow lineup, bringing with it hot-swappable switches, ...