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Should You Remove Ground Below Impedance Matching Networks? Should You Remove Ground Below Impedance Matching Networks? Impedance matching networks in a PCB layout might need to have ground cleared from them. We’ll explore when to remove ground in this short guide. Read Article
New Opportunities for PCB Education with John Watson New Opportunities for PCB Education with John Watson John Watson talks about the importance of education for designers, what it's like working with students, and what new opportunities there are for PCB designers in today's market. Read Article
SMA Edge Connector Transitions in an RF PCB SMA Edge Connector Transitions in an RF PCB SMA edge connector footprints sometimes require ground clearance below the connector’s coaxial pin. We’ll show why this can arise and how to qualify the need for ground clearance. Read Article
Flexible Circuits: Start with the Basics 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
PCB Edge Plating 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 Using ChatGPT for Automated Testing Learn how to utilize ChatGPT for automated testing effectively. Read Article
IPC Focus on Substrates, Manufacturers Focus on Boards 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
Henry Crandall 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 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 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
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