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List at least five essential materials required for etching a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
List at least five essential materials required for etching a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
Acceptable answers include any five of the following: Copper Clad Board (CCB), Masking tape/Sticker, Pentel pen, Carbon paper/Bond paper/Pencil, Cutter knife, Basin, Ferric chloride, Sponge, Varnish.
Suggest a method to accelerate the etching process of a PCB during production.
Suggest a method to accelerate the etching process of a PCB during production.
Thoroughly cleaning the Copper Clad Board (CCB) before etching can help hasten the process.
After soldering components onto a PCB, you find that the circuit isn't functioning. What are the first two steps you should take to troubleshoot the problem?
After soldering components onto a PCB, you find that the circuit isn't functioning. What are the first two steps you should take to troubleshoot the problem?
- Check and measure the power supply. 2. Check the AC cord through continuity test by using an ohmmeter.
Why is it important to use a schematic diagram when assembling electronic products?
Why is it important to use a schematic diagram when assembling electronic products?
What is the primary function of ferric chloride in the PCB etching process?
What is the primary function of ferric chloride in the PCB etching process?
Explain the role of masking tape (or sticker) during the PCB etching process.
Explain the role of masking tape (or sticker) during the PCB etching process.
Describe how a 'continuity test' using an ohmmeter helps in troubleshooting a non-functional circuit after soldering.
Describe how a 'continuity test' using an ohmmeter helps in troubleshooting a non-functional circuit after soldering.
Why is it necessary to apply varnish on a PCB after etching and soldering?
Why is it necessary to apply varnish on a PCB after etching and soldering?
In the context of PCB creation, what distinguishes a Copper Clad Board (CCB) from a regular circuit board?
In the context of PCB creation, what distinguishes a Copper Clad Board (CCB) from a regular circuit board?
Is a felt-tipped pen, such as a Pentel pen, suitable for creating the mask pattern directly on the CCB? Explain why or why not.
Is a felt-tipped pen, such as a Pentel pen, suitable for creating the mask pattern directly on the CCB? Explain why or why not.
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Schematic diagram
Schematic diagram
A diagram that shows the electronic circuit.
Copper Clad Board (CCB)
Copper Clad Board (CCB)
Base material for PCB fabrication with a thin layer of copper.
Masking tape/Sticker
Masking tape/Sticker
Used to physically protect the design during the etching process.
Pentel pen/Carbon paper/Bond paper/Pencil
Pentel pen/Carbon paper/Bond paper/Pencil
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Cutter knife
Cutter knife
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Basin
Basin
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Ferric chloride
Ferric chloride
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Sponge
Sponge
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Varnish
Varnish
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Hastening PCB etching
Hastening PCB etching
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Study Notes
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Materials utilized in etching a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) include:
- Schematic diagram
- Copper Clad Board (CCB)
- Masking tape
- Sticker
- Pentel pen
- Carbon paper
- Bond paper
- Pencil
- Cutter knife
- Basin
- Ferric chloride
- Sponge
- Varnish
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Properly cleaning the Copper Clad Board (CCB) hastens the etching of the PCB.
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If a circuit is not working after soldering components:
- Check and measure the source of supply.
- Perform a continuity test on the AC cord using an ohmmeter.
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