Abiola Ayodele

Lagos

SEO Content Strategist and Technical Writer at Freelance

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Articles

How to Test a Circuit Board (PCB): Methods, Tools, and Best Practices

4 weeks ago | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

PCB testing verifies the structural integrity and performance of a circuit board. This article explores key insights from design for testability (DFT) to manual and automated tests such as AOI, ICT, and X-ray. IntroductionWhen you assemble a new printed circuit board (PCB), the real test begins when you power it up—an event engineers jokingly call it “smoke test.” If something’s gone wrong, you might literally see smoke, indicating a serious design or manufacturing flaw.
OEM vs ODM Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Technical Guide for Engineers

4 weeks ago | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

IntroductionIn today’s complex global electronics market, a company’s approach to manufacturing is a cornerstone of its competitive success. The challenges of modern product development—from design capabilities and supply chain logistics to quality control and time-to-market pressures—make outsourcing production a necessity for most organizations. Yet simply having an innovative product idea is insufficient; execution determines success.
LGA vs BGA How to Select the Best IC Package for Your Design

1 month ago | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

IntroductionChoosing between Land Grid Array (LGA) and Ball Grid Array (BGA) packaging is a big deal when designing high-performance electronics. This decision affects everything—from how well your device handles heat and maintains signal quality, to how easy it is to manufacture and how long it’ll last in the real world.
VSS vs VDD: Understanding Power Rails in Electronic Circuit Design

2 months ago | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

VSS and VDD are crucial power rails in electronics—VDD is the positive supply (often for MOSFET drains), while VSS is ground or negative reference. Learn their roles in CMOS/BJT circuits, their impact on analog/digital design, and PCB layout best practices. IntroductionIn electronic circuit design, distinguishing between VSS and VDD is essential for anyone working with digital or analog hardware.
IPC Standards: The Definitive Guide for Electronics Engineers and PCB Designers

2 months ago | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

IntroductionWhen designing and manufacturing reliable electronic systems, IPC standards serve as the backbone of the industry. Developed by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC), these globally recognized guidelines define best practices for PCB design, fabrication, and assembly.
Countersinks in PCB Design: Definition, Applications & Best Practices

Mar 28, 2025 | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

IntroductionEver tried sinking a screw into a piece of fine woodworking and realized the shank needed a conical hole for a flush fit? The same principle applies to PCB design. When fastening a PCB to a workpiece—be it an enclosure, sheet metal, or another board—standard screw heads can stick out, causing clearance issues. That’s where countersink holes come in.
OSAT Semiconductor Services: The Backbone of Outsourced Chip Assembly & Testing

Mar 17, 2025 | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) firms package, assemble, and test chips for fabless companies and foundries. As chip complexity rises, they boost efficiency, lower costs, and speed market entry for AI, IoT, and HPC. This article reviews OSAT fundamentals, players, and trends. IntroductionEvery microchip’s journey from a silicon wafer to a fully functional electronic component relies on a crucial stage: assembly and testing.
High Bandwidth Memory: Concepts, Architecture, and Applications

Mar 13, 2025 | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

Introduction to High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is an advanced memory technology that leverages a 3D-stacked DRAM architecture to deliver exceptional data bandwidth and efficiency. Unlike traditional memory modules that rely on wider buses and higher clock speeds, HBM stacks multiple memory dies vertically and integrates them closely with processors. This approach enables a significantly wider communication interface while reducing latency and power consumption.
Improving Workplace Health in Nigeria: The Role of OSSN in Driving Change

Dec 2, 2024 | medium.com | Abiola Ayodele

Abiola Ayodele·Follow6 min read·--Workplace health and safety ensures employee well-being through policies that prevent hazards and promote productivity. In Nigeria’s industries, robust measures are essential. The Occupational Safety Society of Nigeria (OSSN) leads the way in advancing HSE best practices through training, certification, and professional development, helping create safer workplaces in sectors like oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing.
Plasma Cleaning: Cutting-Edge Innovations, Core Principles, and Real-World Applications

Nov 27, 2024 | wevolver.com | Abiola Ayodele

IntroductionPlasma cleaning represents a revolutionary approach to surface cleaning, using ionized gas to eliminate organic contaminants from material surfaces meticulously. Industries like semiconductor manufacturing, biomedical device fabrication, and automotive assembly benefit from this plasma cleaning process, which offers superior cleanliness compared to traditional chemical cleaning and solvents.