We’ve always been fascinated by things that perform complex electronic functions merely by virtue of their shapes. Waveguides come to mind, but so do active elements like filters made from nothing but ...

This is the continuation of a series where I create a PCB in every software suite imaginable. Last week, I took a look at KiCad, made the schematic representation for a component, and made a schematic ...

Share your thoughts about PCB design. What type of PCBs do you design most often? What typically influences your decisions?

One of the most common issues I see with schematic and PCB layout is crossed wires. For example, the designer has connected the USART peripherals transmit line to the transmit line of the receiving ...

Stackups can range from the simplest four-layer PCB to complex stackups requiring sequential lamination. Let's take the humble four-layer PCB. PCB designers not familiar with fabrication may be ...

Knowing which PCB specification changes require new tooling and which do not can help designers and buyers reduce nonrecurring engineering costs while avoiding unnecessary delays. NRE (nonrecurring ...

Advanced Linear Devices (ALD) announces the immediate availability of a universal PCB designed to automatically balance leakage currents and manage overvoltage, enabling ultra low-power usage in ...