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Wire Bonding: Modern Applications, Technology Trends and Cost Considerations Introduction Wire bonding has long been the dominant method for connecting semiconductor dies to package lead frames and circuit boards, particularly in Chip-on-Board (COB) technology, where the die is directly mounted onto the PCB. Wire bonding for COB became popular in consumer electronics, such as calculators and early digital devices due to its reliability and cost efficiency in mass production. Over time, wire bonding COB evolved to meet the Read Article

Balancing Budget and Data Security Cost-Effective Strategies for IT Managers

Balancing Budget and Data Security: Cost-Effective Strategies for IT Managers Make decisions that balance cost-efficiency with uncompromised security. Find ways to ensure your data security measures are both strong and economically viable. Read Article

Why You Should Prioritize Cloud Data Security

Why You Should Prioritize Cloud Data Security The threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever. Learn why cloud data security offers advanced protection that often surpasses traditional on-premise defenses. Read Article

Altium 365 Security Approach and Practices Whitepaper Cover

Altium 365 Security Approach and Practices The following whitepaper will help you understand the extensive security measures that underpin Altium 365. We’re committed to keeping your data safe, and we want to show you exactly how we do it. Read the whitepaper to understand better: The comprehensive security measures in Altium 365 implemented to protect your data Altium 365 GovCloud and how it can help you design PCBs and meet US government regulations Compliance certifications Read Article

Projects Orange Pi 5 and the Rockchip RK3588 Processor

Getting Started with the Orange Pi 5 and the Rockchip RK3588 Processor The Orange Pi 5, powered by the Rockchip RK3588 processor, has quickly gained popularity as a major contender to the Raspberry Pi 5. Packed with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A76, quad-core ARM Cortex-A55, Arm Mali-G610 MP4 GPU, and an NPU, this board is a total workhorse. It’s sometimes hard to know where to start, so in this guide, we will take you through the essential steps to get the Orange Pi 5 up and running. We’ll cover how to download, install Read Article

EMI EMC compliance PCB design

EMI and EMC Compliance 101 for PCB Designers Learn about the basics of EMI and EMC compliance requirements in PCB design and electronics product design. Read Article

JESD204C Standard for ADCs

What is the JESD204C Standard for ADCs/DACs? JESD204C provides a standardized interface for RF ADCs with high sample rate, which are now appearing more in commercial space applications. Read Article

Eye diagram

What is an Eye Diagram? An eye diagram tells you everything you need to know about the behavior of signals in a high-speed channel, as well as the channel’s response to repeated excitation. Read Article

hybrid beamforming

What is Hybrid Beamforming? Beamforming is an important broadcast method that involves use of antenna arrays in a wireless system to transmit electromagnetic energy along a specific direction. More wireless systems are expanding their ability to handle multiple users (or targets) with beamforming and MIMO. This is already used in radar, WiFi, and in newer high-bandwidth communication systems (5G). For the systems designer, it is important to understand the layout Read Article

What is in the PCB Bill?

What is in the PCB Bill? In this episode, Representative Moore, one of the co-sponsors of H.R.7677, the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022, will give us brief but insightful details about the bill. Read Article

Digital transformation electronics

What is Digital Transformation in PCB Design? Innovative companies are embracing digital transformation at the enterprise level. Read Article

length tuning impedance

What is the Impedance of Length-Tuning Structures? Length tuning impedance is difficult to calculate, but you can minimize the impact of length tuning structure impedance deviations with some simple differential pair design strategies. Read Article

Spreading inductance

What is Spreading Inductance? The spreading inductance of a plane pair has a simple meaning, but it can be difficult to calculate. Here are some points designers should know about the spreading inductance of a plane pair. Read Article

PCB supply chain

What is the PCB Supply Chain? The PCB supply chain encompasses all portions of PCB manufacturing processes, reaching from raw materials to components. Learn more about the PCB supply chain in our guide. 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

RF circuit design

What is RF Circuit Design? Learn more about what is RF circuit design and how to succeed at RF PCB design and layout. Read Article

What is schematic capture

What is Schematic Capture? All designs start with creating schematic sheets for your circuits. Learn more about what is schematic capture in our guide for new engineers. Read Article