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Molded interconnect devices, when conditioned with laser direct imaging, could be a helpful 3D supplement to PCB design.

Molded interconnect devices, when conditioned with laser direct imaging, could be a helpful 3D supplement to PCB design.

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.

An emerging field in electronics manufacturing may provide lightweight and cost-effective solutions to meet design…

An emerging field in electronics manufacturing may provide lightweight and cost-effective solutions to meet design constraints. But it's not without drawbacks.

Learn about which government regulations have been dropped or modified to speed up design approval for ventilators.

Learn about which government regulations have been dropped or modified to speed up design approval for ventilators.

Behind the scenes, engineers are stepping up to help doctors and nurses with life-saving medical devices and technologies.

Behind the scenes, engineers are stepping up to help doctors and nurses with life-saving medical devices and technologies.

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.

In this article, engineers discuss seemingly primitive parts of the manufacturing process and the feasibility of…

In this article, engineers discuss seemingly primitive parts of the manufacturing process and the feasibility of replacing those processes with automation.

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection…

The ML100E series offers 41 standard models with varying VDC inputs and output ranges along with short circuit protection and a wide range of temperature tolerances.

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 episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

The NPIM_PE series are automotive-grade metal composite SMT power inductors with an operating temperature range of…

The NPIM_PE series are automotive-grade metal composite SMT power inductors with an operating temperature range of ‐55°C to +155°C.

In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to…

In this article, we’ll focus on the different via configurations that can be used to connect a decoupling capacitor to the PCB power and ground planes.

This article looks at the common options for a four-layer board stackup.

This article looks at the common options for a four-layer board stackup.

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.

If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.

Learn why you should design for rework—and 6 easy ways to do it.

Learn why you should design for rework—and 6 easy ways to do it.

Learn what solder bridges are and how to avoid them.

Learn what solder bridges are and how to avoid them.

This article looks at the REF34xx-EP which is a low-drift, small-size, low-power voltage reference.

This article looks at the REF34xx-EP which is a low-drift, small-size, low-power voltage reference.

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.

In this article, Parker Dillman, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, covers how to best prepare your PCB designs for…

In this article, Parker Dillman, lead EE and co-founder of MacroFab, covers how to best prepare your PCB designs for fabrication and assembly.