Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to easily fit the boards in the standard…
Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to easily fit the boards in the standard assembly or inspection machines.
In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.
In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.
Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas are designed for fast and easy integration into devices with Wi-Fi and…
Molex 2.4/5GHz Balanced Flex and PCB Antennas are designed for fast and easy integration into devices with Wi-Fi and other protocols using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED…
Take a look at ON Semiconductor's new LED constant-current dimmer, which is designed for middle- to high-power LED lighting applications.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.
A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.
A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.
In this teardown, we inspect the guts of Google’s voice-activated home assistant, the Google Home Mini.
In this teardown, we inspect the guts of Google’s voice-activated home assistant, the Google Home Mini.
Learn about rigid PCBs vs. flexible PCBs, when it's better to use one type instead of the other, and learn about some…
Learn about rigid PCBs vs. flexible PCBs, when it's better to use one type instead of the other, and learn about some manufacturing steps related to each of these PCB types.
Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.
Some accelerometers are designed for industrial applications, and some are easier to use than others.
This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive…
This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive target. The purpose is to create a door that cannot be opened without triggering an alarm.
TE Connectivity’s Sliver internal cabled interconnects allow for extended reach, more design freedom, and lower cost…
TE Connectivity’s Sliver internal cabled interconnects allow for extended reach, more design freedom, and lower cost for high-speed IO connections.
In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and…
In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and plating methods.
Sometimes pennies saved in the design and manufacturing process can cost dollars later. This article visits the hidden…
Sometimes pennies saved in the design and manufacturing process can cost dollars later. This article visits the hidden costs of sourcing cheap components.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an Amazon Fire TV.
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an Amazon Fire TV.
In this teardown, we open up Akai's Laptop Pad Controller and find a refreshing surprise.
In this teardown, we open up Akai's Laptop Pad Controller and find a refreshing surprise.
Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection,…
Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the inner workings of a trail camera!
This article presents a custom digital-to-analog-conversion design built around a high-speed DAC from Analog Devices.
This article presents a custom digital-to-analog-conversion design built around a high-speed DAC from Analog Devices.
In this article, we'll discuss the importance of PCB enclosure design by considering enclosure design.
In this article, we'll discuss the importance of PCB enclosure design by considering enclosure design.
Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for…
Learn about the concept of PCB keepout areas, why they can often be overlooked, and some tried-and-true methods for maintaining keepout areas.