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There are three main components in a CAN-bus node: Microprocessor CAN-bus controller CAN-bus transceiver The CAN-bus controller implements all the low-level features of the network protocol, ISO 11898–1, while the transceiver communicates with the physical layer. Different transceivers are required for different physical layers, such as high-speed can, low-speed fault-tolerant can, or high-speed can with variable data rate. In a typical...

Last year I wrote about buying a laptop or components to build a desktop computer but did not cover pre-built computers. This year we have updated those articles and are also going to be looking at the best pre-built computers for CAD workstations, for things like design, engineering, and hardware development in general. While building a CAD workstation computer is going to allow you to use the latest technology and get the best value for your...

A year ago, I wrote an article about buying a laptop for engineering software. Over the past year, many CAD spec laptop series have taken a great leap forward as new models have come out. The majority of options considered for the list last year were running 7th-generation processors and therefore got ruled out of consideration entirely. Most of the laptops that were considered had 8th-generation Intel processors, and there were no AMD processors...

The AltiumLive Virtual Summit is just around the corner! So in a unique episode of OnTrack, we share clips of Robert Feranec, motherboard designer and founder and CEO of Fedevel Academy, speaking on such topics as IoT device security in an increasingly connected world, the pitfalls of underestimating the complexity of your fellow stakeholder’s job, and the value of attending AltiumLive. This is a short and impactful episode you shouldn’t miss. ...

If you’ve worked in software development, such as in web design or enterprise software design, you know how difficult it can be to get clients to understand the look and feel of a product from a static wireframe. We’ve had the same problem in recent projects, especially when the POC was not a technical person. The client ultimately had to take it on faith that we knew what we were doing and could deliver what we promised. There’s no substitute...

In this webinar, NCAB Group and Altium will partner to talk about a topic that concerns everyone who designs electronic products and is looking for the best compromise between costs and reliability in regards to the PCB production. There are several things to keep in mind, like materials, technology, application, time and standards. The following topics are going to be discussed in theory and demonstrated in Altium Designer to improve the...

In this webinar, NCAB Group and Altium will partner to talk about a topic that concerns everyone who designs electronic products and is looking for the best compromise between costs and reliability in regards to the PCB production. There are several things to keep in mind, like materials, technology, application, time and standards. The following topics are going to be discussed in theory and demonstrated in Altium Designer to improve the...

As our world becomes ever more connected and data-driven, the demand for many devices has been moving from intermittent submission or data collection to immediate reporting to cloud services. This can present some serious challenges once devices get beyond your client’s WiFi network, such as sensors in farm fields or on the move. The cost of deploying a wireless network of any sort across a large industrial site or farm can be prohibitive without...

PCB design is like a wonderful puzzle, but each hardware development cycle can be complex and involve multiple collaborators. Here’s how you can take control of the process. When I get started with a new project, I know it’s time to get everybody on my team on the same page as to board requirements and overall platform requirements. A lot of what we do these days is more than just layout; we’ve had to take on embedded firmware, supervising...