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The EU's New "Proof of Sustainability" Rule The EU's New "Proof of Sustainability" Rule The EU Parliament has approved a new law banning unsubstantiated product sustainability claims. However, before passing into law, the new legislation must still be approved by the EU Council, which reached a provisional agreement on the proposals with Parliament in September 2023. Once published in the EU’s Official Journal, member states will have two years to integrate the rules into national law. The EU’s new Proof of Sustainability Rule aims Read Article
Tips to Reduce Bill of Material Cost Tips to Reduce Bill of Material Cost Introduction The bill of material, or BoM for short, is a key document for any hardware design project. In essence, it lists all components that are required to build a completed printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. The BoM lists additional information per component, such as component name or value, reference designator on the PCB, manufacturer, manufacturer part number, distributor link – just to name a few. An extract of a typical BoM is shown Read Article
Top Microcontrollers for Embedded Systems Top Microcontrollers for Embedded Systems Introduction to Microcontrollers Microcontrollers, or MCUs for short, can be found in most electronic embedded systems these days. From washing machines, to digital audio processors, to flight control systems, and much more. MCUs are very flexible processors that can be typically programmed in C/C++, are packaged together with non-volatile ( FLASH) and volatile memory ( RAM), and an array of peripherals and I/O. Sometimes these MCUs may also be Read Article
Is it Safe to Purchase Electronic Components from Overseas? Is it Safe to Purchase Electronic Components from Overseas? Purchasing electronics from overseas can be done safely with careful consideration of several factors. Reputable suppliers, adherence to certifications and standards, strong warranty support, and measures to authenticate products are crucial elements in ensuring the safety and quality of the electronics purchased. Regardless of the region, conducting thorough research, verifying supplier credentials, and staying informed about certifications and Read Article
The Perils of Using Unauthorized Electronic Component Distributors The Perils of Using Unauthorized Electronic Component Distributors If your sourcing challenges take you into the gray market, buyer beware! The optimal strategic sourcing of electronic components is from well stocked, technically competent and authorized distributors. But as any experienced buyer can attest, sometimes the lack of inventory, component end of life challenges, and unanticipated demand can send even the most virtuous buyer into the gray market, that poorly lit street corner of electronics Read Article
Is There Momentum for Reshoring in 2024? Is There Momentum for Reshoring in 2024? Reshoring, the process of bringing back manufacturing and production activities to the United States from overseas, has been gaining momentum in the past few years due to various factors, including supply chain disruptions, geopolitical considerations, economic decisions, and a renewed focus on domestic manufacturing capabilities and resilience. Legislative support and state and local economic incentives has also sweetened the pot a bit. Several Read Article
Signal Integrity Mastery: 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
Hatch Ground Plane Impedance Simulation in Flex PCBs 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
2023: The Year in Parts 2023: The Year in Parts A Review of 2023 Supply Chain Trends and Topics A balance of challenges and advancements characterized the electronic component landscape in 2023. While 2022 was a year plagued by parts shortages, 2023 saw a period of ample component availability and retreating demand for most categories. There were still shortages for some specific categories (most notably in some sub-categories of passive components and power products), which continued to make Read Article
dc return path 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
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