Comparing a Step Down Converter vs Voltage Regulator
Handling electrical fluctuations is an important part of modern electronics. Some type of step down converter or voltage regulator is present in almost every electronic device people use on a daily basis.
First Pass Yield in PCB Design
Making sure a PCB design is efficient is a significant challenge. Efficiency in PCB design minimizes waste of expensive materials, and eases the process of making revisions.
How to Create a Bill of Materials
Organizing an electronics project can be a daunting task. Collaborating between design and engineering teams—while making sure a project uses the best parts for the job—can get complicated quickly.
NE5532 Datasheet: Save Space with Dual Op-amps
Most engineers are familiar with the LM358 and LM741 op-amps, but the NE5532 op-amp may be a better choice in some higher frequency applications where lower noise is required.
ULN2003 Datasheet: Discussing Transistor Arrays and Parameter Necessities
Instead of using multiple discrete transistors to build Darlington pairs, you can use a ULN2003 or one of its variants. Here’s where you can find a ULN2003 datasheet. IoT products, environmental products, and anything else that needs analog sensor fusion will operate at a variety of signal levels. The signal type also varies from sensor […]
The CAD Librarian Role is Dead: Long Live the CAD Librarian
Computer-aided design (CAD) Computer-aided design, or CAD, has been around since the 1960s, largely thanks to a French engineer named Pierre Bezier. Math nerds know him better for Bezier curves, which are the backbone of calculating points in CAD. CAD programs have always been a great help to electronics manufacturers, but their capabilities have changed […]
Managing Electronic Component Distributor and Supplier Driven Workflow
Maintaining a consistent supply of components is a vital part of electronics manufacturing. Many modern electronics companies ensure their supply by engaging with a specific set of trusted manufacturers and distributors.
SPICE Model Library for Easy Integration and Simulation
A SPICE model library is a general-purpose library for the simulation of electronic circuits. The original implementation of SPICE (“Simulation Program with Integration Circuit Emphasis”) was developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1973. This implementation was actively developed and refined for 20 years as one of the first open-source technical programs. […]
Making the Best Engineering BoM For Your Electronics Production
An engineering BoM, also called an engineering bill of materials, specifies how a finished electronics project is designed. It is a standardized and centralized source of information that guides electronics manufacture. In its simplest form, it can be a single table of materials with their associated costs and other relevant data. Its construction is often […]
LM358 Datasheet: Applications for Low Power Operational Amplifiers
Every engineer remembers the classic LM356 op-amp from their electronics lab classes. Looking for an op-amp for your next system? Every engineer is likely familiar with the LM358 and the specifications in the LM358 datasheet. This common op-amp has plenty of uses in DC and low-frequency AC applications. There are many other op-amps that provide […]