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Created: March 6, 2019
Updated: March 20, 2020

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Transformer Theory Made Simple

Transformer Theory Made Simple Transformers used for 50/60 Hz power conversion must be physically larger than those used in wall-warts. Read this article and you will understand why. Read Article

Nucleo Shield Multi-Board Design

Nucleo Shields Multi-Board Design Learn how easy it is to create multi-board projects in this practical project article. Mark Harris covers why you would break larger boards into sub assemblies, and connection options between sub assembly boards. Read Article

EnviroSense WiFi Weather Station Multiboard Design

Wireless Module Designs: EnviroSense WiFi Weather Station Multiboard Get started with surface mounted sub-assemblies in this hands-on wireless module designs project. Mark Harris demonstrates the advantages of multi-board assemblies when creating your own surface mount module. Read Article

Mastering Your PCB Design Tool as the Industry Evolves

Mastering Your PCB Design Tool as the Industry Evolves with Stephen Chavez This is a not-to-be-missed episode with a very respected electrical engineer, Stephen Chavez! Stephen encourages and motivates PCB designers like you to keep learning and succeed in the electronics industry. Read Article

PCB Design Output Files

Overview of PCB Design Output and Fabrication Files Make sure you know which PCB design output files your fabricator and assembler need to ensure they can build your PCBA. Read Article

Risk vs Reward

Risk Vs. Reward During the recent IPC APEX expo, there was a lot of discussion about SAP, or semi-additive PCB processes. As with any new technology in PCB manufacturing, there were people that are excited to jump right in and start designing with much finer feature sizes and work through the inevitable changes to the traditional thought process. Others are in a let’s wait and see mode and of course there are a few skeptics there as well. There were a few stand Read Article

Four Commonly Held Myths of EMC Design

Four Commonly Held Myths of EMC Design “Don't gap your ground plane, there's never really a good reason to do that.” Dr. Hubing our guest for today is an EMC expert with 30 years of experience in the industry. Watch this episode or listen on the go now. Read Article

Using Hierarchical Schematic Design to Stay Organized and Synchronized

Using ORCAD Hierarchical Schematic Design to Stay Organized and Synchronized New Altium Designer^® users may not fully understand the benefits of organizing schematic sheets into a hierarchical top-down or bottom-up perspective. Read on to learn how to keep your hierarchical design project organized and synchronized with circuit schematic hierarchies. New Altium users may not fully understand the benefits of organizing schematic sheets into a hierarchical top-down or bottom-up perspective designs. As a result, users often Read Article

EMC Certification and Your Product

EMC Certification and Your Product I’ve spent most of my career in electronics working with or for small businesses and startups, and helping them shape ideas into a physical product. Some recurring misconceptions I faced with almost every client were regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility compliance. Many had no idea that their products would need EMC testing, some were unaware of the duration of time and cost of certification, and others were unaware of how requirements applied Read Article

What is Product Lifecycle Management

What is Product Lifecycle Management? Wondering what is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)? Read and learn the stages and benefits of a properly implemented product lifecycle management system. Mark Harris shares his knowledge to streamline processes and maximize efficiencies during product development and production. Read Article

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