Latest Layout Technical Articles

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch…

This article provides a closer look at the PCB design considerations and programming of a custom capacitive touch interface device.

Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to…

Manufacturers can use fixtures or panels to secure or frame fragile, thin, or oddly shaped PCBs. This allows them to easily fit the boards in the standard assembly or inspection machines.

In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.

In this article, we’ll develop firmware that will serve as the basis for high-precision, high-speed signal generation.

In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.

In this article we’ll discuss the PCB layout for a custom-designed arbitrary waveform generator board.

This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive…

This article demonstrates the creation of an inductive switch cabinet lock that can detect the movement of a conductive target. The purpose is to create a door that cannot be opened without triggering an alarm.

In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and…

In this article, we discuss why PCB copper traces should be plated, and we’ll review various plating materials and plating methods.