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This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

In this article, learn how to enable I2C by allowing the LPC55S69 MCU on the E1 board to communicate with a Bosch BME280…

In this article, learn how to enable I2C by allowing the LPC55S69 MCU on the E1 board to communicate with a Bosch BME280 environmental sensor present on the Microe Weather click module.

MCAD and ECAD have inserted themselves into most design engineers' day-to-day work. Although familiar, both programs have…

MCAD and ECAD have inserted themselves into most design engineers' day-to-day work. Although familiar, both programs have come a long way and are continuing to evolve. In this article, learn the past and future of these design tools.

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a…

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.

The OKdo E1 development board is only as wide as a coin but contains the LPC55S69 microcontroller, making it suitable for…

The OKdo E1 development board is only as wide as a coin but contains the LPC55S69 microcontroller, making it suitable for a variety of small production runs and prototypes. Here, get more familiar with the dev board and see how to use its evaluation kit.

The FixturFab DEV260 development fixture allows designers to debug or configure PCBAs during the development phase. See…

The FixturFab DEV260 development fixture allows designers to debug or configure PCBAs during the development phase. See how it works in this example using the Sparkfun Power Delivery Board.

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article…

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.

This article aims to simplify the DC power connector selection process with an overview of types, key specifications, and…

This article aims to simplify the DC power connector selection process with an overview of types, key specifications, and commonly accepted nomenclature, while also looking at audio and USB connectors in power applications.

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big…

Semiconductor manufacturing is a complex industry and small improvements anywhere in the process can make a big difference to the bottom line. This article discusses the benefits of continually optimizing manufacturing for the semiconductor industry by introducing smart manufacturing solutions.

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs…

In this article, Octopart's Director of Operations for Part Data Geof Lipman explores how traditional CAD modeling needs to change in order for electrical engineers to keep up with product design deadlines.

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details…

This article explores the differences between two primary forms of soldering — reflow and wave — by providing details around each type, including best uses for each method.

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations…

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 

Manufacturing still takes a large portion of time in the electrical engineering cycle. This article discusses how…

Manufacturing still takes a large portion of time in the electrical engineering cycle. This article discusses how software-driven automation and the IIoT can help hasten the manufacturing process.

This article discusses the issues surrounding trace-width calculation and provides a solid foundation for designing your…

This article discusses the issues surrounding trace-width calculation and provides a solid foundation for designing your next high-current net.

This article introduces and explores advanced ERC, highlighting its differences from traditional ERC and discussing how…

This article introduces and explores advanced ERC, highlighting its differences from traditional ERC and discussing how it can help create better circuit designs.

Power system designers are constantly under pressure because they are tasked with developing highly adaptive solutions…

Power system designers are constantly under pressure because they are tasked with developing highly adaptive solutions that comply with today’s operating environments without interrupting design-to-manufacture cycles.

The article discusses the benefits of a custom instruction for RISC-V and introduces the ACE framework.

The article discusses the benefits of a custom instruction for RISC-V and introduces the ACE framework.

This article presents the challenges of powering a digital camera and proposes a new design approach to save power while…

This article presents the challenges of powering a digital camera and proposes a new design approach to save power while being more flexible.

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most…

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most critical when trying to increase a system's PSR. From that example, we offer best practices to maintain low power-supply noise and debugging tips for a system's overall noise performance.