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PCB minimum etch technique is about leaving as much copper on the PCB as possible. Learn why it's important and how to execute it in your designs.

There is an easy way to spot oscillations—just look for a harmonic potential in your circuits.

What is the resonant frequency of an RLC circuit and does it behave differently for series and parallel RLC circuits? Let’s explore this answer and more.

This article discusses how to reduce capacitive coupling and tips for avoiding crosstalk.

This article describes some of the potential problems of routing diff pairs on a PCB and offers some differential pair routing guidelines to get you through.

The continuing saga of doing more with less in order to compete in the electronics hardware market

You can get the transfer function from a Bode plot through some simple calculations—read on to learn how.

Noise carries but only so far. We have to tolerate some EMI though there are limits.

A PCB may have to host high voltage devices. We compare the circuits to what is found in an electrical substation

Magnetic coupling is a different animal. A moving electrical charge will generate a magnetic field as a byproduct. The magnetic fields can be quite powerful though their effect drops off rapidly.

Manufacturing a PCB has both incoming and in-process inspection checkpoints along the way to a complete product

A 4-pin PWM header works to balance noise and PC temperature—read on to learn more about the benefits of 4-pin PWM headers and what you need to design a fan controller.

This article is about PCB effective thermal conductivity, factors that affect its efficiency and accuracy, and what to consider during thermal modelling design.

This article will discuss how temperature hysteresis works and some design considerations for building a temperature hysteresis controller.

This article is about how CAD schematic pin arrangements should be done to create usable schematics and avoid potential errors.

This article defines damping and natural frequency, examines the effects of damping natural frequency, and how to compensate in electronics for these effects.

MPPT vs. PWM is a common comparison when designing solar charge controllers. See this article for which to use as well as some design tips.

Here’s why wave impedance matters in your PCB design and how it relates to the overall impedance of interconnects.

Trying to balance space on multilayer circuits with plated holes can be a challenge, especially on dense PCB designs. Here are some ideas that can help.

Read this article to determine formulas for the impedance of an RLC circuit.