Title: Assemble circuits on printed circuit boards.
Course: Telecommunications I (10006-I) > Section: Understanding AC/DC Fundamentals

Assembly should include

- describing potential hazards of working with materials containing lead
- identifying soldering tools and materials
- identifying methods of soldering and desoldering
- distinguishing between the solder side and component side of a printed circuit board
- demonstrating an understanding of copper traces on a printed circuit board
- demonstrating how to place electrical components in a printed circuit board
- demonstrating how to solder electrical components and trim excess component leads
- distinguishing between good and bad soldering connections and identifying “cold solder joints” and “solder bridges.”

Process/Skill Questions:

- What consequences may result from a poor solder connection?
- What is the difference between a “cold solder joint” and a “solder bridge”?
- Why is it important to wear safety glasses when soldering?