International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

PCB reverse engineering plays a vital role in inverter maintenance and development. By accurately reconstructing the structure, signal routing, and functional modules of circuit boards, it enables fault diagnosis and functional optimization without original design documentation. This approach not only shortens repair cycles but also provides technical support for developing alternative solutions. Key technologies include circuit board disassembly and scanning, component identification, signal path analysis, and software-assisted modeling—all of which significantly enhance repair accuracy and efficiency. In practice, integrating reverse engineering with failure mechanism research allows engineers to transition from simple replacements to performance optimization, thereby improving both reliability and cost-effectiveness in inverter maintenance and development.

PCB reverse engineering; Inverter; Maintenance and development; Key technologies