Imagine you’re out behind enemy lines in WW2, setting up demolition charges that may save the lives of your fellow soldiers. How do we make a solid connection between wires that will last? One of the ...

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I’m currently in the middle of creating an 18 kWh powerwall out of reclaimed electric scooter batteries. Weird flex, I know. Right now I live in an apartment ...

Many factors affect the long-term reliability of ceramic-substrate-based chip resistors. Among those are changes in resistance due to soldering, temperature changes, or even the expected shifts in ...

Being able to solder in various situations has saved me in tough spots many times, such as when doing a smart-thermostat installation (see Simple Schematic, Challenging Installation) or replacing a $3 ...

When it comes to electrical bugs in your Corvette's wiring system, the thought of having to follow a wiring diagram or purchase an expensive component is enough to make even the bravest amateur ...

In the run-up to pv magazine’s quality roundtable at Intersolar Europe, we look at a case where a production error resulted in cold solder joints in 5% of the solar ...

The objective of this article is to explain the best techniques for soldering sensors manufactured by Merit Sensor using automated equipment. All profiles must be assessed and tested for best ...