A circuit board RTS (Ready-To-Solder) is a substrate that is ready to solder components. During the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing process, many electronic components must be connected together. RTS boards are a very convenient technology because the base circuitry is laid down before it is soldered to the components.
With the development of electronic technology, RTS boards have become a common board type used in the manufacturing of PCBs.The history of RTS boards can be traced back to the 1970s, when they were mainly used in the manufacturing of consumer-grade products such as computer terminals and VCRs. Today, RTS boards are not only widely used in consumer electronics, but also in automotive electronics, medical electronics, industrial controls and other fields.
Compared with traditional manual soldering, the use of RTS boards reduces assembly costs and improves assembly efficiency and stability. In addition, the RTS board production process is simplified and standardized, and the production process is virtually free of human error. However, it is worth noting that RTS boards are not applicable to some special and complex circuit designs. Therefore, when planning a circuit board project, you should specifically analyze whether the design is suitable for RTS board technology.