Did you know?

It’s easy to understand how the world has benefited from the invention of electronic components such as the silicon microchip. Used in everything from cars to cell phones to smart home devices to kids toys and more.

We all understand how they have made our world a better, more technologically advanced place.

But there is probably a lot you didn’t know about electronics. Welcome to our first in a series of articles called Did You Know? Here we will teach you fun and interesting facts about the world of electronic components.

 

Did you know?

Did you know that Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are green and sustainable?

This is because they are mostly made from glass-epoxy, which once catalyzed, becomes completely inert. Therefore, it does not contaminate the environment.

Did you know that PCBs are green but also usually the color green? Some think it’s because they were early and often used by the US military and the color stuck. Others think it was because of the color of the solder mask resin. But for whatever reason, the color persisted and is now considered extremely useful for engineers to see faults in traces.

Did you know that PCBs use copper traces instead of wires to transport electrons?

Did you know that surface mount PCBs are just one-tenth the size of through-hole circuits?

Did you know a Siemens SMT line can place components on boards that are so small, you’d need a microscope to see it?

Did you know some SMT machines are so efficient, they can place over 136,000 parts per hour?

Did you know about flexible PCBs? They are built on flexible, high-temperature plastic-like Kapton.

Did you know PCBs were invented by Austrian Paul Eisler way back in the 1890s?

Did you remember Ohm’s law from high school? It states that electrical current is proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance. It’s extremely useful in building PCBs. And like the invention of PCBs, it was also formulated in the 19th century, long before electronic components were truly developed the way we know them now.

Stay tuned to this space for more fun facts about PCBs, semiconductors, transistors, capacitors, crystals, and all sorts of electronic components.

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    Founded in 1972, AVX Corporation became a subsidiary of Kyocera in 1990. The company specializes in the manufacture of electronic components, including capacitors, connectors, and sensors, serving various industries worldwide.

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    Founded in 1930 as Geophysical Service Inc., Texas Instruments became a pioneer in semiconductor innovations, notably introducing the first commercial silicon transistor in 1954 and the integrated circuit in 1958. Today, TI is a global leader in analog and embedded processing technologies.

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    STMicroelectronics

    Established in 1987 through the merger of Italy's SGS Microelettronica and France's Thomson Semiconducteurs, STMicroelectronics has grown into Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturer. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company specializes in a broad range of electronics, from microcontrollers to power semiconductors.

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    Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held company specializing in electronic interconnect solutions. With a commitment to exceptional service and innovative products, Samtec offers a wide range of connectors, cables, and systems for diverse applications.

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    Established in 1938 by Frederick Krehbiel, Molex began by producing flowerpots from a plastic material called Molex. It has since evolved into a leading manufacturer of electronic connectors, serving industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and data communications.

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    Founded in 1962 by Dr. Felix Zandman, Vishay started with the development of foil resistors and has grown through strategic acquisitions to become a global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components.

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    Samsung began in 1938 as a trading company and entered the electronics industry in the late 1960s. Today, Samsung Electronics is a global powerhouse, leading in areas such as semiconductors, smartphones, and home appliances.

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    Established in 1983, Maxim Integrated developed analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a variety of applications. In 2021, it was acquired by Analog Devices, further expanding its reach in the semiconductor industry.

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    Founded in 1959, Diodes Incorporated has grown into a global manufacturer of discrete, analog, and mixed-signal semiconductors. The company serves the automotive, industrial, computing, and consumer electronics markets.

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