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Learn by doing is what Bill Kolicoski, the creator of Taste the Code Youtube Channel advises everyone who wants to jump into the electronic design. Bill is a software developer passionate about making electronics design and engineering fun. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the video: Show Highlights: Bill shares how he got started with his Youtube Channel, Taste the Code Bill recognizes that...

It's no secret that software developers often use completed code fragments from other projects for quick and predictable results. The same can be done for PCB Design, there is no need to spend time rewiring schematics or laying out components on boards you’ve done before. Join us this webinar where we’ll go over how you can use your existing designs to create reusable design blocks, speeding up the design cycle for your future projects. We will...

It's no secret that software developers often use completed code fragments from other projects for quick and predictable results. The same can be done for PCB Design, there is no need to spend time rewiring schematics or laying out components on boards you’ve done before. Join us for this webinar where we’ll go over how you can use your existing designs to create reusable design blocks, speeding up the design cycle for your future projects. We...

It's no secret that software developers often use completed code fragments from other projects for quick and predictable results. The same can be done for PCB Design, there is no need to spend time rewiring schematics or laying out components on boards you’ve done before. Join us this webinar where we’ll go over how you can use your existing designs to create reusable design blocks, speeding up the design cycle for your future projects. We will...

In a previous blog post, we took a 10,000-foot view and went through a basic introduction to SAP (semi-additive process).  This refers to an additional tool in the PCB fabricators' toolbox that enables them to provide feature sizes for trace width and spacing that are 25 microns, (1 mil) and below depending on the fabricators' imaging equipment.  This provides much more flexibility to breakout out tight BGA areas and the ability to shrink overall...

This episode will learn how a childhood dream can turn into reality through hard work, determination, and networking. Andrew Hartnett dreamt of working with NASA at a very young age. He will share with us exactly how he landed his Computer Engineer position in this very sought-after agency. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the video: Show Highlights: Andrew’s background, from his 3rd-grade drawing...

Inductive components like ferrites, including ferrite beads, have many legitimate uses related to controlling EMI and noise. Ferrite beads are effectively highly inductive components in large packages, but they have parasitic characteristics that cause them to act more like band-stop filters than low pass filters. In addition, these elements are sometimes seen as a cure-all for noise, but their frequency-dependent and current-dependent operating...

Throughout 2021 and the first half of 2022, semiconductors and parts shortages were getting all the attention in the news media. Semiconductor component shortages are important and they certainly impact things like prices for end products, as well as the ability for companies to stay competitive. However, the risks in the semiconductor supply chain pale in comparison to the risks in the bare board and assembly supply chain. Now that the US...

This track is for the engineer who understands high-speed design requirements and wants to learn design practices to help ensure signal integrity and EMC with fast digital protocols, mixed-signal boards, and high-layer counts. Slide Presentation PDF Review of impedance and material properties Understanding stack-ups for digital vs. high-frequency RF Choosing an interconnect style, planning for routing Front-end planning and considerations...