Utilizing Component Cross Reference Searches in Circuit Design
The search to find components for an electronics project can be daunting, even with the resources available today.
List of IC Manufacturer Codes
Integrated circuits (ICs) come in many variants and are available from many manufacturers.
TLC5940: Applications and Types of LED Sink Drivers
The TLC5940 is an electronic component optimized for handling current flow and heat dissipation in LEDs. It has multiple variants in different shapes and sizes.
SN754410: DC Drivers and High Current Needs
In order to avoid the potential output glitches, power dissipation, and current flow problems of the SGS L293, the SN754410 was designed as a replacement.
PCF8574 and I/O Bus Expanders
Every so often, a new innovation comes barrelling into the electronics industry and remains useful for decades to come. Almost 40 years after it was introduced, the inter-integrated circuit (I2C) protocol is still a popular low-speed signaling standard for interfacing between host controllers, sensors, slave components, and much more.
Data-Driven Circuit Design
PCB design—particularly designs involving circuits—requires the gathering and analysis of a lot of data.
Component Footprints for Hardware Start-Ups
Creating a hardware start-up is perhaps one of the most challenging tasks an entrepreneur can take on, especially because a hardware start-up requires a vast amount of resources.
SPICE Model Downloads in Library Tools
PCB design relies on accurate computer models of manufactured components. Since electronic designers need a wide variety of components to design their own devices, component libraries have become an indispensable part of modern CAD.
MSP430: Applications for Low Power MCUs
When you think of embedded systems, plenty of different applications come to mind. Anything from a programmable microwave to an electronic control unit in an automobile qualifies as an embedded system. Each of these applications needs a different type of processor to provide its functions. For smaller devices like wearables and always-on products, you’ll need […]
PCB Supply Chain Management: Sustainable Guide
A PCB board A reliable PCB supply chain is crucial to ensure the continuous quality of manufactured electronics. Although this is a global issue, the most effective approach is to adopt a personal perspective. The idea of supply chain unification is not applicable today, as virtually every aspect of the supply chain is volatile. However, […]