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Read ArticleThe Art of Stifling Interference on a Printed Circuit Board Assembly
Noise carries but only so far. We have to tolerate some EMI though there are limits.
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Read ArticleManaging Magnetic Coupling on a Printed Circuit Board
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.
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Read ArticleHigh Voltage Considerations For PCB Layout
A PCB may have to host high voltage devices. We compare the circuits to what is found in an electrical substation
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Read ArticlePCB Inspection and Testing - An Insurance Policy
Manufacturing a PCB has both incoming and in-process inspection checkpoints along the way to a complete product
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Read ArticleRecalling the Leading PCB Technology Trends of the 2020s
The continuing saga of doing more with less in order to compete in the electronics hardware market
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Read ArticleSolderability is More Than Selecting the Right Solder
There are many factors that can affect PCB assembly, learn how you can mitigate some of the issues
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Read ArticlePermission to Fail? Why You Can’t Have a Perfect Career in PCB Design
PCB design involves making many small decisions. The law of large numbers says we're going to be wrong sometimes
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Read ArticleWhy Do We Have To Follow Drawing Standards?
Creating documents that convey the design requirements is essential to communicate your goals.
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Read ArticlePCB Layout is Not a Job for Introverts
Heads downs work is only part of a successful design cycle. The designer works with a wide range of teammates
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Read ArticleThe Assembly House Blues: How to Head off a Common Assembly Issue
Here's some insight on the high stakes involved in the electronics assembly industry.
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Read ArticleWireless Local Area Network Boards For the Internet of Things
The internet of things (IOT) is a maturing, but still fast growing market. The PC boards have become commoditized.
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Read ArticleEstimating the PCB Design Cycle With Limited Information (Then Making it Happen)
Setting milestones and using a scheduler will help you keep track of your PCB Design Cycle
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Read ArticleDesign for Rework - How to Extend the Usefulness of a PCB
Making improvements after-the-fact is easier if we start a PCB design with an eye toward rework and repair.
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Read ArticlePost Silicon Validation - The Art of Making New Stuff Happen
Chip teams need all the help they can get when a new device comes out of the foundry. PCB design becomes reactionary.
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Read ArticleThe End Game of the PCB Design Cycle is Won at the Beginning
Dealing with uncertainty is part of the process. We can plan for the the unknown and work through it.
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Read ArticleManaging a Distributed Team of PCB Designers - Remote Control
Working remotely has its challenges.The challenges are doubled for the manager of a remote CAD team.
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Read ArticleCleaning up Our Electronics Design Language: Words Matter
Unfinished business that was started in the 60s calls on us to revisit the terminology used in the design world.
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Read ArticleTaming Electromagnetic Interference on Your PCB - What’s All This Noise?
EMI is a complex problem. Adhering to solid design practices for power, ground, and routing contribute to success.
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Read ArticleCalculating PCB Circuit Density to Estimate Layer-Count and Required Technology
A methodology for providing fast answers to the question of the board technology for a new design.
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Read ArticleDrafting Skills for the PCB Designer
PCB design requires a foundation in drawing and dimensioning to properly document the design requirements
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