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What Photodiode Bias Should You Use for Optical Detectors?
This article explains how and why to apply photodiode bias in a standard photodiode circuit for optical measurements.
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Understanding AC to DC Transformers in Electronics Design
AC to DC transformers connect to an AC rectification circuit. Understanding these transformers and their limitations to effectively apply them in your design.
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What Is the Time Constant of an RLC Circuit?
You can determine the time constant of an RLC circuit by hand or with a circuit simulator. Check out this article for how to do this.
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The Future of the Embedded Electronics Industry
Embedded electronics are an increasingly vital part of modern technology—learn how they are projected to grow in the next decade.
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Using Steering Diodes for Circuit Protection
A steering diode can be used to protect circuits from transient events such as power surges. This guide will explain how they work and how to use them.
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Solderability is More Than Selecting the Right Solder
There are many factors that can affect PCB assembly, learn how you can mitigate some of the issues
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Optimizing PWM DAC Filter Design and PCBA Layout
PWM DAC filter design optimization can be simple with the right objectives and the best tools, as we discuss in this blog.
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How to Reduce Power Consumption in a Circuit
When determining how to reduce power consumption in a circuit, a designer must know why power reduction is important and how it is related to heat generation.
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PCB Assembly Considerations
PCB assembly considerations include leveraging EDA software, adhering to DfA principles, and selecting quality components.
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OrCAD 2019: Customize Your PCB Experience
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Interpreting Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Measurements
You can get a full view of electrochemical cell kinetics with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements.
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How to Identify and Evaluate Voltage Hysteresis
Voltage hysteresis happens when a system's electromagnetic response to input is delayed so the system state changes between the input receipt and the response.
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Lost in Transmission: Solving Common Issues in High-Speed Design
Creating a printed circuit board with high-speed design functionality is no small feat. The more complex a PCB design becomes, the higher the chances are of running into high-speed PCB design issues.
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PCB Layout Tools: Features to Look For
To make the best choice for PCB layout tools, here are some features to keep in mind during your evaluation.
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FLEXing Like a PCB Expert
Flex PCB design has many advantages. Along with those benefits come new design challenges that weren’t present in “standard” 2D PCBs. This e-book discusses common flex design issues and...
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Permission to Fail? Why You Can’t Have a Perfect Career in PCB Design
PCB design involves making many small decisions. The law of large numbers says we're going to be wrong sometimes
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Why Do We Have To Follow Drawing Standards?
Creating documents that convey the design requirements is essential to communicate your goals.
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Choosing the Right Component for Your Circuit From a Library
This article is about how choosing the right component for your circuit from a library can help you to be more efficient in your design creation.
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10 Common Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Issues and How to Solve Them
Every day is a busy for PCB Designers; strict schedules and tight deadlines. From layout to manufacture and testing, a single holdup can cost a business untold amounts in lost productivity.
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Today's and Tomorrow's Terahertz Microcavity Resonators
Terahertz microcavity resonators are a critical part of on-chip microwave photonics. Here’s how these components will fit into the photonics landscape.
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Common Methods for Waterproofing Electronics Materials
Waterproofing electronics materials is a great way of protecting them from moisture. Here are some of the most popular methods.
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