Why IoT Devices Fail and How Proper PCB Design Prevents It
The promise of IoT devices is simple: connected devices should work reliably across many different environments with minimal human intervention. Sensors, controllers, and smart devices all need to collect data, communicate, and keep operating in the field. But real-world conditions are often much less forgiving than a lab bench. Temperature changes, moisture, vibration, power fluctuations, […]
Burn-In Testing When Is It Necessary, and What Does It Catch
The most problematic failures in electronics manufacturing are the ones that don’t show up during production. Even boards that pass visual inspection, automated optical inspection, and functional testing can still carry defects that cause the product to fail months after it reaches the consumer. Fortunately, burn-in testing helps find these failures before they leave the […]