What is MLCC Capacitor Cracking?
MLCC capacitor cracking refers to physical fractures within the ceramic structure of the capacitor. These cracks can vary in size and location, ranging from minor surface-level damage to extensive fractures that compromise the capacitor’s core functionality. Causes of...
Electronics Assembly Industry Update: What to Expect in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, the electronics assembly industry stands at the intersection of significant change and ongoing challenges. With evolving supply chains, shifting material costs, and breakthrough technologies emerging, it’s more important than ever for...
The Importance of On-Time Supplier Delivery
Key to Success for Poly Electronics and Our Customers At Poly Electronics, we know that the key to keeping our operations running smoothly and our customers happy is reliable, on-time supplier delivery. When our suppliers meet deadlines, it helps us stay on track,...
Supply Chain Insights: Chinese New Year
From Poly Electronics President, Matt Kain December 6, 2024 Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for choosing Poly Electronics for your PCB and electronic controls needs. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to support your supply chain and the strong partnership we've...
The Rust Programming Language for Embedded Systems
In recent years, the Rust programming language has garnered increasing attention as an ideal solution for embedded systems development. Known for its focus on memory safety, performance, and concurrency, Rust presents several advantages over traditional embedded...
Choosing the Right Microprocessor for an Embedded Controller: A Guide for Electrical Engineers
Choosing the Right Microprocessor for an Embedded Controller: As an electrical engineer, selecting the right microprocessor for an embedded controller is one of the most crucial decisions you'll make in the design process. The microprocessor is the "brain" of the...
Navigating 2025 Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Business
As 2025 approaches, evolving tariff policies are poised to significantly impact the electronics and raw materials markets, particularly for printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies and controllers. Here's what you need to know about the latest updates and how they may...
The C Programming Language: Evolution, Features, and Applications
The C programming language, created by Dennis Ritchie in the early 1970s, is foundational to modern programming. Originally designed for system programming and the Unix operating system, C has influenced many languages like C++, Java, and Python. This paper explores...
The US Based Advantage
Benefits of Working with U.S.-Based Electronics Firms vs. Overseas Firms: While outsourcing to overseas electronics manufacturers can cut costs, partnering with U.S.-based firms offers key benefits in quality assurance, communication, compliance, security and...
Cost Reduction Strategies for Printed Circuit Board Assembly
In electronics manufacturing, cost efficiency is essential for enhancing competitiveness and profitability in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly. This paper outlines effective cost reduction strategies throughout the assembly process. Design for Manufacturability...