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NFC readers are simple devices that can be built with small form factor and used in a variety of applications. There are also multiple standards that can be used to design NFC readers, with the most common standard being the ISO 14443 standard. This project looks at implementation of an ISO 14443 standard NFC reader using a Texas Instruments transceiver chip and an ESP32 microcontroller. As ESP32 is a popular microcontroller, we also opted to...

Vibe coding has become a popular buzzword in the AI space and it’s taken on many different meanings lately. In this article, we’re going to show you how vibe coding works with real hardware hooked up to your AI Agent. In order to avoid confusion, we’ll define vibe coding as “chatting back and forth with your AI agent in order to achieve a certain desired result.” Normally this is done strictly in voice but for the purposes of this article we’ll...

Cable harness design is an integral part of developing modern electronic devices. It plays a particularly important role in multi-board design projects, where the entire system consists of multiple cooperating modules such as a power supply, front panel, control board, backplane, and others. In complex environments, precise planning of cable connections becomes crucial for ensuring the reliability of the system. A poorly designed harness can...

Managing engineering requirements is a critical part of hardware product development, but most tools weren’t built with electronics in mind. Static documents and spreadsheets can’t keep up with fast-moving design workflows, and even specialized requirements software often lives outside the PCB design environment. If your team struggles with scattered information, unclear ownership, and limited visibility into how requirements are being...

As industries embrace sustainability, hardware teams are under pressure to rethink how products are designed, built, and disposed of. Much attention is given to batteries, PCBs, and packaging, but there’s one, often-overlooked, component that has a significant role to play: the wire harness. Wire harnesses are central to the function of almost every electronic system, from electric vehicles and appliances to industrial machines and smart devices...

$2.5 to $5 billion. This is the estimated annual cost of non-compliance with 21 CFR Part 820 for the medical device industry in the United States. Non-compliance in medical electronic devices can lead to product recalls, legal penalties, and potential loss of market trust, significantly impacting a company's financial health and reputation. Ensuring adherence to these regulations safeguards patient safety but also helps manufacturers avoid these...

This interactive guide explores how electronics engineers can leverage powerful data integrations within Altium Designer to make smarter component selection decisions, reduce costly redesigns, and accelerate time-to-market in today's complex supply chain environment. Fill out the form on the side panel to download Altium's interactive guide on making data-driven decisions through powerful component data integrations. What's Inside This...

Flex printed circuit cables are very useful for saving space and enabling foldable applications in electronics. Flex printed circuit cables also allow some circuitry to be mounted, and unique fixations to an enclosure are possible by incorporating stiffeners and mounting holes. Although flexible printed circuits may cost more than a standard wired cable option, they can enable higher-value applications which definitely offset the design and...

Medical electronics is a highly regulated field, and design review documentation offers a structured approach to ensure that medical devices meet all required standards before reaching the market. In this article, I outline a comprehensive strategy for design review documentation, specifically focusing on Design Review in CFR21 part 820, and demonstrate how Altium 365 can facilitate this process. Formal Design Reviews For Medical Electronics Ac...