In this FEQ (Frequent Engineering Question), we'll take a look at the advantages of zero-ohm resistors and where they're most suitable in design.
March 06, 2020 by Robert Keim
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.
October 07, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
This article will discuss design practices that ensure better thermal management, including some common methods for removing excess heat from a PCB.
October 06, 2019 by Amos Kingatua
This article looks at the common options for a four-layer board stackup.
September 04, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
This article discusses the major causes of high temperatures on PCBs that cause failure and damage to the board itself.
September 02, 2019 by Amos Kingatua
Learn about heterogeneous and homogenous buses, special IC packages, and more!
August 23, 2019 by Stephen Colley
This article presents tools and practices in reducing errors in your schematics.
August 22, 2019 by Stephen Colley
Learn how to use the gridded ground technique to reduce noise in a double-sided PCB.
August 15, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
How does a ground plane reduce noise in a PCB? Learn more in this technical article.
The design of a modern IC is a truly monumental undertaking, and IC design tools make the job possible.
August 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
If you're looking to get a better handle on how to read schematics, this helpful guide will give you a head start.
July 22, 2019 by Matthew Cook
Why should engineers care about hardware security? Because they can help prevent vulnerabilities through design!
July 12, 2019 by Mark Hughes
Learn best layout practices for your DC-DC buck converter circuits.
July 03, 2019 by George Biner
Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.
June 27, 2019 by Orlando Hoilett
Learn about the basics of grounds, grounding, and ground symbols. Not all grounds are created equal. In this article, we'll discuss earth ground, common ground, analog ground, and digital ground.
June 18, 2019 by Nick Davis
Learn why you should design for rework—and 6 easy ways to do it.
May 31, 2019 by Matthew Cook
This article will discuss the details of interfacing a basic 16x2 LCD module with an FPGA.
May 19, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
May 17, 2019 by Dr. Steve Arar
Learn what solder bridges are and how to avoid them.
May 09, 2019 by Matthew Cook
Where can EEs use Python in their day to day? Here's a look at the applications where Python excels.
May 05, 2019 by Christopher Wang
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