Embedded System Design Using MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCUs
Embedded systems applications and components have always seemed to lag about 2 decades behind their conventional computing counterparts. However, embedded computing capabilities are finally catching up and enabling a range of unique products.
What is ECAD for the Design of Electronics?
Apple founder Steve Jobs once said, “Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them.” In making this statement, Steve was not dismissing technology. On the contrary, he was claiming if we are given the proper tools, we can push technological advancements to wonderful new heights.
Passive Electronic Components and Their Purpose in a Circuit
Passive components are the cornerstone of all electronics, both in terms of physical design and the language of circuit models that describe electrical behavior in more complex systems. Many integrated circuits include passive electronic components and many circuit boards contain some discrete passive components.
M12 Connector Pinout: Understanding Interconnect Needs
Connectors carry signals and information between boards and components within a larger system. The M12 connector and the related M12/M8 connector system have become favorites among industrial engineers, who often look for rugged connector and cabling systems.
IPC Naming Conventions and the Quest for Staying on Top of Standards
IPC is a global trade organization working to create consistency in the electronics industry. IPC standards are not limited to physical objects; however, multiple separate standards exist simply for naming things.
0603 SMD Package Footprints and Sizes
Why is the 0603 package the industry favorite? Explore dimensions, footprints, ratings, and PCB design tips in our guide.
Obsolete Electronic Components: Guide
When building a new electronics project, many designers strive to use the most updated components available. However, technology advances every year, so even the most advanced components inevitably become obsolete.
FCLGA1151: Finding and Pairing Sockets and CPUs
Flip-chip land grid arrays (FCLGAs) are the socket type used with Intel’s current range of desktop processors. Variants of this package have existed since 2015, and it supports multiple types of processors in each hardware generation.
Where to Find a 2SA1015-Y Datasheet and Replacement Parts
In the not-too-distant past, designers were forced to use discrete transistors and logic gate ICs to build up complex devices. With the recent trend of greater miniaturization and integration, today’s semiconductor IC options have become highly specialized for particular applications.
PN2222A: General Purpose Transistor
The PN2222A, also known as the PN2222, is a general-purpose transistor best suited to applications that don’t require high stress on the component. Depending on the datasheet, it is characterized as a transistor or an amplifier, but it can perform both of those functions. The PN2222A is equivalent to the 2N2222A, and the names are often used interchangeably among the electronics community. There are many transistors with different names that are almost functionally identical to the PN2222A.