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In this article, you will learn the basics of how to plan a schematic for a custom PCB and lay out your PCB prototype design.

In this article, you will learn the basics of how to plan a schematic for a custom PCB and lay out your PCB prototype design.

The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.

The OPB9000 is a reflective light sensor from TTElectronics with programmable output and sensitivity levels.

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

This article examines some subtle details associated with the high-frequency performance of decoupling capacitors.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

Antennas provide the wireless linkage required for any satellite-based system. Here's a look at the many antennas of GPS.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article explores the somewhat complicated issue of how exactly to connect a decoupling capacitor to a power pin.

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.

This article discusses the importance of proper grounding techniques in PCB design.

Learn about mutual inductance and how it can influence an engineer’s approach to circuit and system design.

Learn about mutual inductance and how it can influence an engineer’s approach to circuit and system design.

This article looks at the mathematical calculations used to size the pull-up resistors and determine the maximum length…

This article looks at the mathematical calculations used to size the pull-up resistors and determine the maximum length of circuit traces.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

This article discusses some details—efficiency, noise, etc.—that influence the choice of operational frequencies for…

This article discusses some details—efficiency, noise, etc.—that influence the choice of operational frequencies for switch-mode power supplies.

This article discusses the PCB layout for a power-supply circuit that generates a regulated 3.3 V rail from a small solar cell.

This article discusses the PCB layout for a power-supply circuit that generates a regulated 3.3 V rail from a small solar cell.

This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.

This article discusses a 3.3 V power-supply circuit that is built around an inductorless DC/DC converter and a solar cell.

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I…

This article explores the schematic design and basic features of a smart programmable wireless controller module I designed: the WiCard.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

In this article we’ll look at the PCB design for a low-noise ±5 V inductorless power supply.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

This article presents and discusses a schematic design for a ±5 V inductorless power supply.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

This technical brief explains two distinct types of electromagnetic interference.

This technical brief explains two distinct types of electromagnetic interference.

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…

In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.

This article demonstrates a solderless-breadboard compatible carrier-board for a pre-certified BLE4 or BLE5 module made…

This article demonstrates a solderless-breadboard compatible carrier-board for a pre-certified BLE4 or BLE5 module made by GT-Tronics. Use it to experiment with your own BLE5 compatible designs.