Electronics

Electronics Lab

Area Manager

Steve

Desired Tools

Tools and equipment we would like to acquire for this area.

Test & Measurement Equipment

• Digital Multimeter (DMM) - Voltage, current, resistance, continuity
• Oscilloscope - 4-channel, 100MHz+ bandwidth recommended
• Function/Signal Generator - Sine, square, triangle waveforms
• Bench Power Supply - Variable voltage/current, dual or triple output
• Logic Analyzer - For digital signal debugging
• LCR Meter - Inductance, capacitance, resistance measurement
• Frequency Counter

Soldering & Rework

• Temperature-controlled soldering stations
• Hot air rework station - For SMD components
• Solder wire - Various gauges, lead-free and leaded
• Flux and flux pens
• Solder wick and desoldering pump
• Soldering tips - Various sizes and shapes
• Fume extractor - Essential for ventilation
• Helping hands / PCB holders
• Reflow oven or hot plate - For SMD assembly

Hand Tools

• Wire strippers and cutters
• Precision screwdriver set
• Needle-nose pliers
• Tweezers - ESD-safe, various tips
• Heat gun
• Crimping tools
• IC extractor/inserter

Magnification & Inspection

• Stereo microscope - For SMD work
• Magnifying lamp
• USB microscope/camera

Prototyping

• Breadboards - Various sizes
• Jumper wire kits
• Perfboard and stripboard
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 dev boards
• Component assortment kits (resistors, capacitors, LEDs, transistors)

Safety & ESD Protection

• ESD mats and wrist straps
• Safety glasses
• Fire extinguisher (Class C rated)
• First aid kit

Organization & Storage

• Component bins and organizers
• Anti-static bags
• Label maker
• Parts drawers with dividers

Nice to Have

• PCB etching supplies or small CNC mill
• 3D printer - For enclosures
• Programmers - JTAG, SWD, ICSP
• Spectrum analyzer
• Thermal camera - For finding hot spots

Tools We Own

Test & Measurement

Item	Model	Specifications	Safety Training Required	Owner's Manual
Example: Oscilloscope	Rigol DS1054Z	50MHz, 4-channel, 1GSa/s	Yes	Link

Soldering & Rework

Item	Model	Specifications	Safety Training Required	Owner's Manual
Example: Soldering Station	Hakko FX-888D	70W, digital temperature control	Yes	Link

Hand Tools

Item	Model	Specifications	Safety Training Required	Owner's Manual
Example: Wire Strippers	Klein 11055	10-18 AWG	No	N/A

Magnification & Inspection

Item	Model	Specifications	Safety Training Required	Owner's Manual
Example: Stereo Microscope	AmScope SM-4TZ	3.5X-90X zoom	No	Link

Safety & Usage Information

General Safety Rules

• Always inspect equipment before use
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately
• Keep work area clean and organized
• No food or drinks near equipment

Soldering Safety

• Always use fume extraction when soldering
• Allow soldering iron to cool before leaving unattended
• Use appropriate tip temperature for the job
• Wash hands after handling solder, especially leaded solder
• Keep flammable materials away from hot tools

Electrical Safety

• Never exceed voltage/current ratings of equipment
• Disconnect power before making circuit changes
• Use proper ESD protection when handling sensitive components
• Be aware of capacitor discharge hazards

ESD Protection

• Always wear ESD wrist strap when handling sensitive components
• Use ESD-safe mats and containers
• Ground yourself before touching components

Emergency Procedures

• Fire extinguisher location: [TO BE FILLED IN]
• First aid kit location: [TO BE FILLED IN]
• Emergency contact: [TO BE FILLED IN]