Addition (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Addition in electronics
Addition in electronics
Adding components to circuit boards through soldering
Solder wire composition
Solder wire composition
60% tin and 40% lead
Helping hands tool function
Helping hands tool function
Holds work steady with light and magnifying glass
Fume extractor purpose
Fume extractor purpose
Removes harmful fumes from melted solder
PCB track cleaner function
PCB track cleaner function
Removes oxides and dirt from copper tracks
Soldering step 2: what to preheat
Soldering step 2: what to preheat
Both the copper track and component leg
When to remove soldering iron
When to remove soldering iron
When volcano shape forms around the joint
Flux function in soldering
Flux function in soldering
Prevents oxidation and improves solder flow
What are dry joints?
What are dry joints?
When solder doesn't properly connect component to track
Soldering safety rule for iron tip
Soldering safety rule for iron tip
Never touch the hot iron tip