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Read Article32 Bit Microcontroller: A Beginner’s Guide
32 bit microcontrollers are powerful PCB components but aren’t for every application. Check out this article for a full explanation of design considerations.
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Read ArticleThe Use of the Phase Shift Formula in AC Circuit Analysis
The phase shift formula enables calculations that are vital to AC circuit analysis. Let’s look at the importance of these phase shift calculations.
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Read ArticleIs Laminated Object Manufacturing the Future of Rapid PCB Prototyping?
Laminated object manufacturing is a type of 3D printing and is a great way to rapidly and cheaply produce single-layer PCB prototypes.
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Read ArticleDC vs AC Current Design
This article looks at information and design considerations for dealing with DC vs AC current design.
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Read ArticleThe Microprocessor Chip: Design Guidelines, Functionality, and Characteristics
Microprocessor chip design continues to evolve to meet the demand for greater speed, higher functionality, and better performance.
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Read ArticleParameters for PCB Layout
This article is about what some of the different parameters for PCB layout are and why they are important for creating a productive work environment.
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Read ArticleOverview of Inductance Equations and Applications in Circuit Design
Changes in current flow and voltage are calculated and analyzed with the help of inductance equations.
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Read ArticleSolid Freeform Fabrication and the Future of PCB Design
Solid freeform fabrication allows design teams and manufacturers to offer unique designs.
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Read ArticleUtilizing SPICE Simulation to Extract Parasitic Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance
From component measurements to system measurements, parasitics will disrupt signal behavior. Here’s how to model and extract parasitics with a SPICE package.
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Read ArticleThe PCB Test Point and Its Importance to Circuit Board Manufacturing
This article talks about what a PCB test point is, how it is used, and why it is important to the successful manufacturing of a printed circuit board.
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Read FlipbookRF Design: The Wave of the Future
Your car keys wirelessly unlock your car when you get near it. Your phone connects to Air Pods while you listen to Spotify at the gym or stream the latest hit TV show.
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Read ArticleRigid Circuit Board Design
When compared to flex PCBs or rigid-flex PCBs, rigid circuit boards offer many advantages.
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Read ArticleRev-Up Your Heat Sink Design Using CFD Simulations
Heat sink CFD simulations give the aerodynamic profile of a system, which helps the designers address thermal problems through heat sink geometry optimization.
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Read ArticleSmall Signal Model for a Diode in DC and AC Circuits
If you’re using a diode in an AC circuit, you need a small signal model for a diode to describe current and voltage.
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Read ArticleFPGA Architecture: Logic Gate Arrays and IC Design
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Read Flipbook10 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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Read ArticleHow to Optimize PCB Design for Assembly Process Planning
Design for assembly process planning based on good DFA is one of the pillars of optimal PCBA development.
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Read ArticleLC Filter for Power Supply Design Tips
Using an LC filter for power supply is a great way to reduce unwanted circuit noise and ensure your design is functioning optimally.
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Read FlipbookLost 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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Read ArticleHow Lithographic Processing Impacts Your PCBA Development
Targeting lithographic processing during design, as discussed in this blog, can ensure that your PCBA development gets off to the best start.
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