Research Article

YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System

Volume: 27 Number: 81 September 29, 2025
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YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System

Abstract

Surface inspection of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) is one of the most crucial quality control processes due to potential serious costs of even small errors occurred during production. In this study, a YOLOv8 based system is developed for detection and classification of six common errors occurs on PCBs. In terms of accuracy, speed, and the ability to detect multiple defects simultaneously, proposed method is more suitable for use in production compared to other PCB defect detection methods. Proposed system also offers customizable defect selection for targeted inspection. Experimental results show an impressive mean average precision of 99.2%. Combination of high accuracy, fast processing speed, stability, and user-friendly interface makes it a promising candidate for industrial applications demonstrate the system's suitability for real-world PCB manufacturing environments.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Electronic Device and System Performance Evaluation, Testing and Simulation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 25, 2025

Publication Date

September 29, 2025

Submission Date

August 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 17, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 27 Number: 81

APA
Gürkan Kuntalp, D., & Betaş, E. (2025). YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi, 27(81), 343-348. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2025278102
AMA
1.Gürkan Kuntalp D, Betaş E. YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System. DEUFMD. 2025;27(81):343-348. doi:10.21205/deufmd.2025278102
Chicago
Gürkan Kuntalp, Damla, and Eyüp Betaş. 2025. “YOLOv8-Based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi 27 (81): 343-48. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2025278102.
EndNote
Gürkan Kuntalp D, Betaş E (September 1, 2025) YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi 27 81 343–348.
IEEE
[1]D. Gürkan Kuntalp and E. Betaş, “YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System”, DEUFMD, vol. 27, no. 81, pp. 343–348, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.21205/deufmd.2025278102.
ISNAD
Gürkan Kuntalp, Damla - Betaş, Eyüp. “YOLOv8-Based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen ve Mühendislik Dergisi 27/81 (September 1, 2025): 343-348. https://doi.org/10.21205/deufmd.2025278102.
JAMA
1.Gürkan Kuntalp D, Betaş E. YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System. DEUFMD. 2025;27:343–348.
MLA
Gürkan Kuntalp, Damla, and Eyüp Betaş. “YOLOv8-Based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System”. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Fen Ve Mühendislik Dergisi, vol. 27, no. 81, Sept. 2025, pp. 343-8, doi:10.21205/deufmd.2025278102.
Vancouver
1.Damla Gürkan Kuntalp, Eyüp Betaş. YOLOv8-based PCB Defect Detection and Classification System. DEUFMD. 2025 Sep. 1;27(81):343-8. doi:10.21205/deufmd.2025278102

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