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In this project we create an 8-bit arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in the VHDL language and run it on an Altera CPLD…

In this project we create an 8-bit arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in the VHDL language and run it on an Altera CPLD development board connected to a custom PCB with input switches and LED display.

Selecting the right power MOSFET for your DC-DC converter can improve efficiency and minimize heating. Learn the…

Selecting the right power MOSFET for your DC-DC converter can improve efficiency and minimize heating. Learn the tradeoffs associated with MOSFET on-resistance and gate charge for an H-bridge buck-boost DC-DC converter design.

Whether you are just starting your first year as an engineering student, working on a second or third degree, or simply…

Whether you are just starting your first year as an engineering student, working on a second or third degree, or simply want to brush up on key topics, All About Circuits has the resources you need: awesome textbooks, technical articles, calculators, and more for your EE studies.

Detailed simulations of the thermal behavior of MOSFETs in a closed chassis allow the development of guidelines for…

Detailed simulations of the thermal behavior of MOSFETs in a closed chassis allow the development of guidelines for improving system design for MOSFET placement in conjunction with the use of fans, grills, and heatsinks.

Designing antennas for compact IoT devices is a tricky task, but an increasingly important one. Learn more about this…

Designing antennas for compact IoT devices is a tricky task, but an increasingly important one. Learn more about this challenge and how to meet it.

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of…

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.

Understanding PCB material parameters such as relative permittivity and loss tangent allows us to discuss some important…

Understanding PCB material parameters such as relative permittivity and loss tangent allows us to discuss some important considerations for choosing the right material when designing a high-speed/high-frequency application.

What happens when you mix a venture capitalist with a background in hardware development at Apple with two engineers with…

What happens when you mix a venture capitalist with a background in hardware development at Apple with two engineers with Harvard MBAs? Allspice: a Git-style collaboration environment that brings software best practices to hardware design.

The company’s new automated impedance control feature aims to make high-speed design accessible for engineers of all levels.

The company’s new automated impedance control feature aims to make high-speed design accessible for engineers of all levels.

Matthias Wagner, co-founder and CEO of Flux, has had one of the most unusual and interesting career paths. And now, he is…

Matthias Wagner, co-founder and CEO of Flux, has had one of the most unusual and interesting career paths. And now, he is inviting Moore’s Lobby listeners to come use Flux as they try to make the PCB design “tool of your dreams.”

Flux is launching an integrated AI-powered “chatbot-like” design assistant that’s integrated into its web-based…

Flux is launching an integrated AI-powered “chatbot-like” design assistant that’s integrated into its web-based online PCB design tool.

The company has rolled out its Allegro X AI technology, designed to automate PCB placement and routing—claiming to…

The company has rolled out its Allegro X AI technology, designed to automate PCB placement and routing—claiming to enable 10x shorter turnaround times.

The way your PCB’s layers are arranged has huge implications for the board’s efficiency. Learn the basics of PCB…

The way your PCB’s layers are arranged has huge implications for the board’s efficiency. Learn the basics of PCB stackups, and how Fusion 360’s stackup tool helps manage your PCB’s layering strategy.

On a mission to take the “hard” out of hardware design, today Flux is officially launching its namesake online PCB…

On a mission to take the “hard” out of hardware design, today Flux is officially launching its namesake online PCB design tool.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a critical part of modern electronics production. It’s helpful to understand the…

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a critical part of modern electronics production. It’s helpful to understand the process and how advanced CAM processing tools enable a smooth transition to the production phase.

How do you begin by building world-record robots and end up trying to revolutionize the electronics industry? Dr. Duncan…

How do you begin by building world-record robots and end up trying to revolutionize the electronics industry? Dr. Duncan Haldane, co-founder and CEO of JITX, retraces his fascinating career path and describes their vision for a better circuit design process.

CELUS aims to revolutionize the electronics industry with a new design flow for circuit design and PCB development. All…

CELUS aims to revolutionize the electronics industry with a new design flow for circuit design and PCB development. All About Circuits met with CEO Tobias Pohl to discuss their tools and future plans.

There are several effective ways to manage the high temperatures of today’s discrete semiconductors in your design.…

There are several effective ways to manage the high temperatures of today’s discrete semiconductors in your design. Simulation techniques are vital for measuring how well each approach is working.

Join leading electronics industry experts from Mouser, XTG, and MacroFab as we discuss the state of the supply chain, the…

Join leading electronics industry experts from Mouser, XTG, and MacroFab as we discuss the state of the supply chain, the hottest trends in business and technology, where we are headed, and how we can all work together more efficiently.