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Read ArticleHow to Start with Cadence Allegro to Create a Board Outline for PCB Layout
Opening up a new design tool for the first time can be overwhelming with all of the commands and options. Here is how to start with Cadence Allegro to help.
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Read ArticleWhat to Bring to the PCB Design Review
Even the simplest layout will require deliverables for assembly including custom paste stencil and a bill of materials to associate the correct component for each location on the board.
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Read ArticleElectro-Static Discharge and How You Can Contain It
At one time or another, we’ve all shuffled across a rug and touched a door handle or other metal object only to feel the zap of static electricity.
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Read ArticleUsing Lasers to Fabricate Printed Circuit Boards; The Light Work
Lasers have always been around. At least, it seems so when we can read how they were used on the Apollo missions. Lasers were part of a range finder for the space ships to know their precise altitude.
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Read ArticleThermo-Electric Cooling, A Counter-Measure to High Current Density on a PCB
Thermo-electric cooling, or TEC, has been seen as a breakthrough in small refrigerators that do not consume a whole lot of power.
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Read ArticleDealing With the Shock and Vibration of Your System
Have you ever dropped your phone? Of course, that is a rhetorical question. How many screens have I cracked (?) would be a better one. It is pretty amazing that the devices continued to work.
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Read ArticleHow CAD and CAM Work Together
PCB CAD layout people end their job by creating electronic files that the CAM operator uses to generate the photo tools for the PCB.
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Read ArticlePulse Width Modulation (PWM) vs DC Voltage and Voltage Control Circuits
Pulse width modulation (PWM) vs DC voltage is a choice to be made regarding the voltage control of your circuit designs.
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Read ArticleAnalog Comparators, Differentials, and Detectors
The analog comparator comes in a variety of types to accommodate various applicational uses depending on voltage or signal needs of devices.
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Read ArticleDifference Between Microprocessor and Microcontroller: Pin Count and Processing Power
The difference between microprocessors and microcontrollers is between processing speed demands and data rates for applications.
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Read ArticleFr4 Maximum Temperature and Thermal Dissipation
Fr4 maximum temperature will determine impedance and other signal integrity standards to take into account for your circuit designs.
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Read ArticleMicrovia Aspect Ratio in PCB Design
Designing a high density printed circuit board may require the use of microvias, and understanding microvia aspect ratios will help you to know how to use them.
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Read ArticleMTBF, MTTR, MTTF, and FIT: Design Reliability Measures for Electronics
MTBF, MTTR, MTTF, and FIT are measures for design reliability that engineers can use on their electronic devices.
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Read ArticleInsertion Loss vs. Return Loss: Signal Transmission and Reflection
The combination of the measurement parameters insertion loss and return loss, provide an accurate assessment of efficiency and performance.
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Read ArticleThrough Hole Components in Your PCB Design
One of the keys to a successful PCB design is knowing when and where to use through hole components. Here is some information that can help you with that.
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Read ArticleThe PCB Ground Plane and How it is Used in Your Design
Like the foundation of a house, the PCB ground plane must be designed correctly to make sure that the circuit board will operate smoothly without failures.
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Read ArticleSolder Reflow Ovens: Solder Paste and PCB Assembly
Your printed circuit board design will probably be assembled using a solder reflow oven. Here is some information and design tips to help with this process.
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Read ArticlePhotodiode Array vs. CCD: Which Is Best for Your Optical System?
The differences between a photodiode array vs. CCD sensor are simpler than you might think.
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Read ArticlePower Amplifier Oscillation: Parasitics and Effects on Amplifiers
Parasitic Oscillation in power amplifiers reduce functionality and amplifier performance.
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Read ArticleTemperature Display Circuits and Sensor Technology
Working with microcontrollers, a temperature display circuit is a simple and effective layout for any design engineer.
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