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Read ArticleThe Benefits and Advantages of Frequency Response Simulation in PCB Design
Frequency response simulation is a vital design tool that offers greater insight into the frequency design and manufacturing process for PCBs.
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Read ArticleIoT Consumer Electronics that Streamline Business Interactions
IoT consumer electronics are everywhere. Learning how to design them and integrate into a home or business environment should be seamless too.
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Read ArticleUsing a PDN Topology Simulation for Power Integrity Analysis
Any PDN topology simulation can be complex, especially if performed from your schematic. However, there are some simple simulations you can use for power integrity.
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Read ArticleThe Fiber Weave Effect: Skew, Losses, and Resonance
The fiber weave effect can distort and delay signals on an interconnect. Here’s how to plan ahead during design time and compensate for skew.
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Read ArticleHow to Build a Via Current Simulation
Via current limitations should be carefully determined using a via current simulation. Here’s how a SPICE-based simulation and a PDNA tool can help.
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Read ArticleIntroduction to PCI Express: Design Challenges for Computing
PCI express, or PCIe, has a slew of challenges for designers looking to make smooth connections in their motherboard and computer circuits.
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Read ArticleWhat is the Thermal Noise Bandwidth in My Electronic Components?
If noise is a problem in your device, you’ll need to measure or calculate the noise floor to determine minimum measurable signal levels in your board.
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Read ArticleDecision Feedback Equalization in High Speed Data Links
Decision feedback equalization is critical for extracting data in high speed serial links with multi-level signal modulation schemes.
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Read ArticleDDR3 Routing Guidelines for Trace Management and Data Grouping
While DDR4 was introduced some time ago, DDR3 is still in-use in many popular consumer devices. Learn about DDR3 routing guidelines still.
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Read ArticlePFC Controller Modeling: For Buck, Boost, and SMPS Designs
In circuits, your power supply is crucial to get right. PFC controllers can be a solution for SMPS boards, but good simulation can help guide your design.
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Read ArticleWhat is Via Current and How to Measure its Effects?
Vias and their current carrying capacity affects the overall PCB functionality and design.
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Read ArticleUnderstanding Poles and Zeros in Transient Analysis
Two important qualities in transient analysis are poles and zeros. Here’s what you need to know to understand poles and zeros for your circuits.
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Read ArticleDesigning a Capacitance Multiplier as a Power Supply Filter
A capacitance multiplier should be an important part of your power conditioning strategy. Here’s what you need to know about a capacitance multiplier.
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Read ArticleWhat Determines Connector Return Loss and Insertion Loss?
Here’s what you need to know about PCB connector return loss and insertion loss in a multi-board system.
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Read ArticleWhich Transmission Line Impedance is Used for Termination?
Here’s the impedance value you should use to terminate transmission line impedance at a source and load in an interconnect.
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Read ArticleImpedance Matching in Interconnects with Inductive Circuit Loads
Loads that behave like inductive circuits can be difficult to impedance match. Here’s what you need to know about inductive circuit behavior and termination.
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Read ArticleApplying TRL Calibration for Noncoaxial Measurements
Utilizing TRL calibration to obtain noncoaxial measurements provides the easiest and most accurate readings.
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Read ArticleResonant Frequency vs. Natural Frequency in Oscillator Circuits
Some engineers still use resonant frequency and natural frequency interchangeably, but they are not always the same. Here’s why damping is important.
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Read ArticleWhat is RMS Noise and How Does it Compare to the Standard Deviation?
The effects of RMS Noise on electronic circuits is an inevitable conclusion, but through design it can be mitigated.
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Read ArticleCMOS Differential Amplifier Uses and Layout in Your PCB
A CMOS differential amplifier can provide high noise immunity high bandwidth for differential signals in your next board.
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