Flexible Circuits: Start with the Basics There are several advantages to using flexible materials. Size, weight, the ability to bend around corners and to flex during use to name just a few. Read this blog to learn more! Read Article Guide to PCB Edge Plating in RF Design RF designs sometimes use PCB edge plating to contain electromagnetic fields and ruggedize a PCBA. Read Article Using ChatGPT for Automated Testing In this article Ari Mahpour talks about ChatGPT and how to utilize the service to help with automated testing. Read Article IPC Focus on Substrates, Manufacturers Focus on Boards March 24, 2023 ONTRACK BI-WEEKLY This edition of our newsletter focuses on current developments in electronics manufacturing, spanning from packaging to components and PCBs. New pilot projects are being proposed to jumpstart IC substrate production, and a recent acquisition brings a notable electronics manufacturer to the #2 spot in North America by market share. Leading Insights IPC CTC Releases Packaging Report IPC’s Chief Technologist Council Read Article Making Smart Wearable Devices Smarter Making wearable smart devices smarter, is one of the heavily invested research in the tech industry today. Henry Crendall talks more about it in this episode. Read Article How to Optimize Your PCB Prototype for Production It’s often the case that PCB prototypes look nothing like a final product. If you’re transitioning from PCB prototype to volume production, learn more about optimizing your design. Read Article USB to Serial-Over-RJ45 Module Serial interfaces are still used to control networking equipment with Ethernet. Here’s how these devices work through an RJ45 port on your PCB. Read Article Solder Formula for High Quality and Reliability PCB Listen or watch through the end. This is a great opportunity for PCB designers to learn about soldering products that are used for printed circuit board assembly. Read Article Protecting Your PCB Design From Machine Assembly Defects These days, most PCBs are not hand assembled, save for specialty components or in order to eliminate a reflow pass. When you get a board assembled on an automated line instead of manual labor, you expect your PCBA to be free of defects. In reality, no PCB assembly process is ever perfect, even with top-of-the-line equipment, and a small percentage of your boards might occasionally face quality issues. However, being aware of issues can help you Read Article Does Anyone Still Use DIP Components? DIP components are less-often used in professional PCB design projects for new products, but legacy products may still need these parts. Read Article 40:50 ECAD-MCAD CoDesign with Altium 365 & Fusion 360 MCAD CoDesigner allows for seamless collaboration between electrical and mechanical domains and has the exact fit and form factor of Watch Video ECAD-MCAD CoDesign with Altium 365 & SOLIDWORKS MCAD CoDesigner allows for seamless collaboration between electrical and mechanical domains and has the exact fit and form factor of Watch Video Reverse Engineering: Is it Worth it? Pierce Design’s Ethan Pierce will share his insight into reverse engineering with PCEA. We will also discuss firmware reverse engineering. Read Article PCB Manufacturing: Then and Now In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Gene Weiner, a true gem in the industry! This is a rare opportunity to learn from an expert who has helped shape the electronics industry for more than 60 years now. Read Article Guide To Attracting Engineering Talent To Your Hardware Startup Learn how to find the best engineering talent and PCB designers for your hardware startup. Read Article Build Your Own Laser Range Finder Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) is a cute piece of hardware. It is equipped with a powerful dual-core RP2040 microcontroller that offers 2M (up to 16M) Flash and 264K SRAM memories. Such specifications for an MCU make it suitable for a variety of hobby and industrial applications. In this article, I used an RP2040 Zero board, a VL53L0X Laser time-of-flight ranging sensor, and a 2.4” TFT display to build a graphical laser rangefinder unit that can be Read Article Do You Know How to Prevent Voltage Fluctuation? One of the most common types of power supply issues is output voltage fluctuation. This problem is caused by various factors, including input voltage variations, unpredicted changes in the load current, feedback control loop malfunctions, switching frequency issues, component tolerances, temperature variations, and aging components. This article will briefly explore the causes of output voltage fluctuation and provide insights on how to solve and Read Article Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page16 Current page17 Page18 Page19 Page20 Page21 Next page ›› Last page Last » Load More