Common Electronic Component Problems and Solutions
Identifying electronic component problems and solutions requires technical analysis. There’s a marked difference between designing and manufacturing electronics: the former (solely) does not have to account for many real-world issues when operating as a simulator. Even with a greater mindfulness of design for manufacturing (DFM) practices, the steps between design and manufacturing can vex a […]
PCB USB C Connector: Important Design Guidelines
PCB USB-C Connectors are ubiquitous for their fast charging and reconfigurable high-speed data transfer. As the latest update to the USB connector type format, USB-C offers unparalleled ubiquity across electronics for data transfer and power charging. From the designer’s perspective, USB-C has some additional considerations to weigh during layout to prevent poor performance. For any […]
Electronic Schematic Symbols: PCB Design Best Practices
Electronic product innovation today is based on effectively using the oldest form of communication: symbols and imagery. Today, it is difficult to find any product that does not directly or indirectly rely on electronics. From relatively simple functions like controlling LED indicators to driving smart devices and appliances, PCBs and the electronic components that comprise […]
Electronic Component Reliability Database: Uses and Tools
Electronic component reliability databases enable reliable PCB design and manufacture Electronic component reliability databases are structured data collections for assessing and predicting electronic component reliability, failure rates, and lifecycle performance. Using historical data, environmental stress factors, materials properties, and operational conditions, they assist engineers and manufacturers in selecting components, assessing risks, and maintaining their products. […]
Toshiba’s MOSFET Circuit Simulator Online: Targeting Specifications for Power Supply
Virtually all electronic device, board, and system design is predicated on the ability to convert an often fixed input power source to match the requirements for one or more load circuits. The essential functionality is typically performed by a linear or switched-mode power supply (SMPS) circuit. For SMPSs, a key decision is what type of […]
ZXMP6A13FTA Datasheet: Details and Design Tips
Diodes Inc.’s ZXMP6A13FTA MOSFET A metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) is a type of transistor, the most commonly used active component, that amplifies or switches electronic signals. It consists of three main terminals: the gate, drain, and source, with a fourth terminal, the body, often connected to the source. A MOSFET controls the current flow between […]
Best Electronic Parts Search Engine
A reliable electronic parts search engine is crucial for PCB design and manufacture. An electronic parts search engine is crucial for PCB design and manufacturing. Leading search engine resources provide accurate, up-to-date information about component availability, pricing, and specifications. By using a reliable search engine, engineers avoid last-minute redesigns due to obsolescence or shortages. Additionally, […]
MOSFET Selector Tool for Switched-Mode Power Supply Design
Irrespective of the electronic or electromechanical system, adequately satisfying power delivery requirements is critical. Although the power source may be off-board – for example, from a two-phase or three-phase outlet – or on the PCB itself, converting and accurately distributing energy to the load(s) is typically a requirement. The circuits that perform these essential operations […]
2N3904 Datasheet: Explained
The 2N3904 is a N-type BJT and is available in the TO-92 package. A small signal transistor is designed for low voltages and currents, not for power amplifiers. The 2N3904, registered by Motorola in the mid-1960s, is a small signal transistor used for general-purpose switching (100 mA) and amplification (100 MHz) applications. It is an […]
PCB Footprint Creation: Basics For Your Next Design
Follow these PCB component footprint basics if you need to create symbols and footprints for your new circuit board CAD drawing.