This project brief describes how to assemble an isolated half-bridge IGBT gate driver module built around the NCD57085DR2G. It features onboard current sensing…
This project brief describes how to assemble an isolated half-bridge IGBT gate driver module built around the NCD57085DR2G. It features onboard current sensing and overcurrent protection.
For this project, I built a handheld resistor color code calculator and ohmmeter using the ATmega328 microcontroller and…
For this project, I built a handheld resistor color code calculator and ohmmeter using the ATmega328 microcontroller and a 1.8-inch color LCD display.
This four-part series walks through the development of the Anthilla Controller, an open-source Internet of Things (IoT)…
This four-part series walks through the development of the Anthilla Controller, an open-source Internet of Things (IoT) hardware platform. In Part 3, we cover the manufacturing, assembly, and product testing of the board.
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can…
Learn how the load capacitance mismatch can “pull” the crystal to oscillate at a different frequency and how we can circumvent this problem.
Children’s toys aren’t just for children. Inside every toy, there are hundreds of hours of engineering experience…
Children’s toys aren’t just for children. Inside every toy, there are hundreds of hours of engineering experience just waiting to be discovered.
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab…
Smaller electronics call for more powerful inspection equipment. If you're building a collection of at-home lab equipment, these visual tools may help you see where you're going on minuscule boards.
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 two-article series provides an overview of circuit symbols, along with some information on the components that they…
This two-article series provides an overview of circuit symbols, along with some information on the components that they represent.
Learn what ground bounce is and how you can avoid it with design decisions from PCB layout to programming.
Learn what ground bounce is and how you can avoid it with design decisions from PCB layout to programming.
In this article, we will discuss some best practices for how to choose a manufacturer to produce your custom PCB board.
In this article, we will discuss some best practices for how to choose a manufacturer to produce your custom PCB board.
In this article, we'll go over the basics of generating manufacturing files for PCB design and manufacturing.
In this article, we'll go over the basics of generating manufacturing files for PCB design and manufacturing.
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.
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.
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look…
In this article we’ll discuss the design for a custom microcontroller programming/debug/extension PCB and we’ll look at an example project.
This article covers the various roadblocks encountered in a new design and how they were troubleshot and overcome.
This article covers the various roadblocks encountered in a new design and how they were troubleshot and overcome.
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