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A nanoPower and Tiny Voltage Supervisor from Maxim (and They Aren’t Kidding about the “Tiny”)

A look at the MAX16140—a tiny device that uses a tiny amount of current, but one that promises a lot.

November 15, 2017 by Nick Davis

Molex MID Chip and Ceramic SMT Antennas | New Product Brief

Molex offers MID chip and ceramic SMT antennas that provide excellent RF performance, and are easy to implement.

October 09, 2017 by Mouser Electronics

Analyzing Circuits via Source Transformation

This article uses examples to explain the technique of source transformation.

November 01, 2016 by Sneha H.L.

Reflow Soldering? It’s So Much Easier with a Solder Paste Stencil

In spite of their convenience, the cost of solder paste stencils has prevented many hobbyists from using them. But the use of polyimide film has brought the prices within reach... if you know how and where to get them.

June 02, 2016 by Charles R. Hampton

Controlling a Toaster Oven with a PICAXE - Part 2

Soldering surface mount components by hand can be done, but reflow soldering in an oven is much quicker and produces more consistent results. Building a microprocessor controlled reflow oven is well within the abilities and budget of many hobbyists.

February 05, 2016 by Charles R. Hampton

Clean Power for Every IC, Part 1: Understanding Bypass Capacitors

A thorough understanding of bypass capacitors will help you to properly incorporate these critical components into your designs.

September 21, 2015 by Robert Keim