PCB Industry & Material Science Innovations with Dr. Preeya Kuray In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we chat with Dr. Preeya Kuray, a renowned material scientist at AGC Multi Materials. Dr. Kuray and Tech Consultant Zach Peterson explore some of the latest developments in the PCB industry, as well as a few material science innovations. Dr. Kuray shares her insights on the evolving landscape of printed circuit boards and the groundbreaking material science developments shaping the future of electronics Read Article How to Test Suspect Electronic Components In an effort to fight counterfeiting, inventory managers and PCB assemblers can take steps to test and verify electronic components. Read Article Eliminating Audio Ground Loops: Designing a USB Type-C Isolator with Advanced Power Filtering In this article, Mark tackles the common problem of buzzing noises caused by ground loops in audio systems. His solution is a custom-designed USB isolator equipped with modern USB Type-C connectors and enhanced with sophisticated power filtering. This device effectively isolates the audio interface from the computer, cutting off the noise. Mark focuses on simple explanations of choosing components like the Analog Devices ADUM4165 IC and power supply details. Read Article Pi.MX8 Project – Schematic Structure and Component Placement Welcome to the second installment of the Pi.MX8 open-source compute module project! In this article series, we delve into the design and testing of a system-on-module based on an i.MX8M plus processor from NXP. In the previous update, we discussed the motivation behind this project as well as which features our module should have and which components we would like to use to implement them. This time, we will like to focus on the structure of the Read Article Three Frequency Ranges For Ferrite Bead Usage Three operational scenarios illustrate the three important frequency ranges for ferrite bead impedance, as well as how they affect noise in digital systems. Read Article 40:03 Don’t Let Multiple ECAD File Formats Slow Your Time-To-Market! Altium 365 Multi-CAD Support Watch the webinar and learn how to remove ECAD data silos to enhance design collaboration, efficiently manage all your BOMs Watch Video Signal Integrity Mastery: Scott McMorrow's PCB Design Revolution Scott McMorrow, Strategic Technologist for Signal Integrity Products at Samtec Inc. who's well-renowned for his expertise in signal integrity, discusses revolutionary techniques in PCB design on this episode of the Altium OnTrack podcast. We delve into Scott's journey in the electronics industry, his approach to overcoming complex PCB layout challenges, and his predictions for the future of signal integrity in PCBs. Learn how Scott's methods are Read Article Hatched Ground Plane Impedance Simulation in Flex PCBs Flex PCBs can be high-speed PCBs too, but they need a hatched ground plane. Here are some tips for determining impedance on hatched ground planes. Read Article DC-Aware Return Current in Mixed Signal PCBs Make yourself aware of the DC return path for sensors, precision interfaces, and precision references. Read Article How to Spot Old Electronic Components Brokers and resellers sometimes deal in reclaimed or old electronic components. Here’s how you can spot problems with these parts. Read Article Hands-On with Altium 365's New BOM Portal In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we explore the innovative BOM Portal in Altium 365, a cutting-edge tool transforming PCB design and electronic development. Tech Consultant Zach Peterson sits down with Ananth Avva, General Manager at Altium's Cloud Platform, and Damir Khayrutdinov, Product Manager at Altium, to discuss the tool. Altium's BOM Portal, compared to ActiveBOM, offers a seamless and efficient approach to managing bill of Read Article 0:42:56 Discover How Altium Designer 24 Revolutionizes Team Dynamics in PCB Design Expand your collaboration skills and stay ahead of the curve with PCB CoDesign. Design teams often grapple with prolonged design cycles and coordination issues, leading to delays and inefficiencies. In the current landscape, design processes are hindered by fragmented collaboration, resulting in increased layout times and difficulties in synchronizing design updates. Watch Video Flexible Circuit Assembly: Thinking Through Component Placement Industry expert Tara Dunn gives us a closer look at some of the challenges in component selection and placement and how that can make or break the flexible circuit in application. read now to learn more. Read Article Real-World Analysis of Oscilloscope Probes This article conducts a real-world analysis of oscilloscope probes, comparing their performance and impact on signal measurements. The author tests a variety of probes, including both high-quality and budget options, revealing surprising results. Despite expectations, some budget probes perform comparably to more expensive ones, emphasizing that bandwidth alone is not the sole determinant of probe quality. The study underscores the importance of understanding a probe's behavior and choosing based on various factors beyond just bandwidth. Additionally, the article highlights that major brand-name probes (Diglent, Keysight, Rigol) offer more consistent performance and quality control compared to cheaper alternatives. Read Article The Critical Role of Constraint-Based PCB Design in Modern Electronics Welcome to the intricate realm of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, where what begins as a simple circuit board evolves into a sophisticated masterpiece of electronic engineering. As the backbone of modern electronics, PCBs breathe life into our everyday devices, from smartphones to laptops. Crafting a reliable and functional PCB extends beyond merely connecting components. It demands a meticulous understanding of various aspects to achieve Read Article 30:24 Bridge the Information Divide: Altium 365 Meets Z2Data Watch the webinar and learn how Z2Data integration can help you build resilience in engineering, compliance, and procurement through the Watch Video Coding Your Own Networked Test Equipment DIY with expert Mark Harris. Create your networked test equipment using this step-by-step guide, using Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) for efficient automation. Read Article Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page17 Current page18 Page19 Page20 Page21 Page22 Next page ›› Last page Last » Load More