Toxic solder fumes are a serious health hazard for people who work or engage in soldering in the electronics industry. The toxic fumes can lead to respiratory illness, cancer and other health problems. Therefore, it is i...
Category: Electrical Manufacturing
As components of electrical engineering, tiny chips – semiconductors – represent the essence of all processes and technologies in the creation of electronic equipment. How does semiconductor-based manufacturing impact the functionality of solar technology? How are microprocessors, sensors and printed circuit boards created? And what significance do topics such as automation and robotics have in electrical manufacturing?
Bürklin Elektronik takes a closer look at all these topics for you in the online magazine “Electronic competence”. From how a soldering station works to the assembly and production of active components to material know-how for various manufacturing processes: We offer you extensive first-hand expertise for you to read.
Electrical Manufacturing
Toxic Solder Fumes: Why Protection is Essential
Electrical Manufacturing
The Future of Connectors: Trends and Developments
From the first simple connectors at the end of the 19th century to the high-performance products of today - it's been a long journey. And the journey continues. We have taken a close look at the trends and developments ...
Electrical Manufacturing
Flexible Cables and Wires and the Future of Electronic Systems
Flexible cables and wires are the future of electronic systems. But what exactly does this mean for us and our technologies? What advantages do flexible cables and wires offer, and how do they help make our devices even ...
Electrical Manufacturing
Expert Tips for Specifying Small Enclosures for Electronics
Selecting a small enclosure for electronics can be a difficult process that is often underestimated or overlooked. But what if, after completing the design, prototyping and testing phases, you find that the enclosure doe...
Electrical Manufacturing
Soldering Technology: Future-oriented Developments
Soldering technology, an essential building block in electronics, has been constantly evolving to meet increasing quality requirements. With rapid advances in digitalization, the IoT and e-mobility, the industry is facin...
Electrical Manufacturing
Requirements for Connectors: IP Protection Classes, Transmission Rates, Mating Cycles &#...
Wherever electronic devices are used, and networks are created, plug connectors are in use. Connectors and connectors must therefore meet different requirements: Reliability, robustness and durability are relevant prereq...
Electrical Manufacturing
ESD Protection Measures at the Workplace
To prevent electronic components from being damaged by electrostatic discharges, targeted ESD protection measures are necessary in the workplace. But which measures are really effective? In this article, you will find ev...
Electrical Manufacturing
Soldering Stations Guide
A soldering station is a special version of a soldering iron. Soldering stations usually consist of three components: a power supply unit, the so-called soldering iron unit and the soldering iron. Before you buy a sol...
Electrical Manufacturing
Cables and Wires: Their Functions and Applications
Their functions and areas of application are diverse, but which cables and wires are suitable for what? Learn all about cable types according to function and place of use as well as the cable type key of harmonized and n...
Electrical Manufacturing
Connectors in the Agricultural Sector
High-quality and reliable connectors are increasingly in demand from customers. The challenge: Depending on the area of application, the components have to meet different, sometimes very high demands. This is also the ca...
Electrical Manufacturing
Safety Regulations for Electrical & Electronic quipment
Anyone who manufactures or imports electrical and electronic equipment must be familiar with the current safety regulations. Bürklin has summarized the most important ones below – from the REACH regulation to the RoHS di...
Electrical Manufacturing
Connection Technology according to IEC 60320
The IEC 60320 standard offers a wide range of connectors that meet the requirements of different applications. In our article you will learn everything you need to know about this standard and what advantages it offers y...
Electrical Manufacturing
IP Protection Classes: A Definition
The resistance of a device is decisive for its longevity. This can be recognized by the IP protection class. But what is an IP protection class? How does it differ from the protection class? And how is an IP code structu...
Electrical Manufacturing
Electronics Manufacturing and its Challenges
Electronics manufacturing is a complex matter that presents many challenges. Circuit board assembly in particular presents electronics service providers with great difficulties. How can these challenges be overcome? And ...
Electrical Manufacturing
Connectors: USB-C port as new EU Standard
From mid-2024, only one valid standard charging socket will be used for small electronic devices: the USB-C connector system. But what makes this connector so special, and why was the step towards standardization necessa...