Eleshop Knowledge Base

There are now several articles at our knowledge center about soldering and techniques but one question we often get is "What flux do I need?". The answer to this question is not clear and can be answered in several ways. This article discusses the application of flux and what types are available. It also discusses the 'No-Clean' type of flux and what makes it special.
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RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances and influences the entire electronics industry worldwide. This article is about the consequences of this legislation that has been active on the European market since 2006.
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When buying soldering material it is wise to order various products, but often suction is ignored in this list. In this article we will discuss the reason why it is offered.
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Soldering can be done with through-hole components as well as with SMD. SMD is more and more common because the components are much smaller. This results in more efficient printed circuit boards with more parts per surface area. However, SMD soldering is a specialty and several things are different from through-hole.
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It can sometimes be difficult to find the right product for you in the long list of products, so we try to give you as much advice as possible. Because there are several target groups and price points in the models of all manufacturers, the purchase advice is divided into three pieces. This article is specifically about the purchase of a midrange oscilloscope with 4 channels and a bandwidth up to 300 MHz.

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For a few tens of euros you already have a digital multimeter, but there are also multimeters that cost many hundreds of euros. Which digital multimeter fits your purpose? This article lists popular choices from different price segments, starting with a model for the hobbyist to a model for the professional.

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