Rocket Lab’s recent in-flight failure was the result of an electrical system failure. This evokes the question, How can electrical failures be avoided?
Rocket Lab’s recent in-flight failure was the result of an electrical system failure. This evokes the question, How can electrical failures be avoided?
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.
Learn the basic concepts of EMI shieldings, including types of shielding options and the calculation for determining…
Learn the basic concepts of EMI shieldings, including types of shielding options and the calculation for determining shielding effectiveness.
For now, 5G is on the main stage. But behind the curtains, 6G might not be as far away as we think.
For now, 5G is on the main stage. But behind the curtains, 6G might not be as far away as we think.
This FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question) gives you essential information about the most important and widespread…
This FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question) gives you essential information about the most important and widespread technique for converting a theoretical circuit into a functional physical device.
Laptop or desktop PC designers know the woes of USB signal loss down a 12-inch PCB trace. The good news is there's a…
Laptop or desktop PC designers know the woes of USB signal loss down a 12-inch PCB trace. The good news is there's a device purpose-built to strengthen signals the whole way across.
Social distancing doesn't mean your productivity must come to a halt.
Social distancing doesn't mean your productivity must come to a halt.
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal…
Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal issues—whether they appear in power-supply, sensor, or motor-drive circuits.
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.
In this brief video tutorial, you will learn about resistance and resistors. This includes an introduction to resistor…
In this brief video tutorial, you will learn about resistance and resistors. This includes an introduction to resistor symbols, resistance units, and both intentional and unintentional (parasitic) resistance.
inspectAR offers engineers a revolutionary new method of interacting with PCBs using the power of augmented reality.
inspectAR offers engineers a revolutionary new method of interacting with PCBs using the power of augmented reality.
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.
Zuken’s eCADSTAR now includes design constraint management for length-, delay-, and skew-based routing.
Zuken’s eCADSTAR now includes design constraint management for length-, delay-, and skew-based routing.
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
Here are some connectors around the industry that can endure harsh environments, save PCB space, and withstand water exposure.
Here are some connectors around the industry that can endure harsh environments, save PCB space, and withstand water exposure.
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.
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 will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for…
This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.
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.