System Design Using the TMC5160-BOB Evaluation Board
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Rush, has a popular song with the lines, “living in their pools they soon forget about the sea.” The song, “Natural Science”, points out how the big picture is obsolete to those blindly focused only on what is immediately in front of them.
What is the Best Digital Circuit Simulator?
What is the best online digital circuit simulator? The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. Read on to learn how to pick the best circuit simulator for your design.
The TLP700 Datasheet: Gate Driving Circuits for IGBTs or Power MOSFETs
As the trend toward more eco-friendly industrial production continues to gain momentum throughout the world, the number of countries putting clean energy targets in place increases as well. By far, the most used clean energy source is solar energy, which is based on the utilization of components capable of converting sunlight into electricity or photovoltaics. […]
PCB Component Sourcing Guidelines
It is beyond debate that the most important elements of a circuit board are the components. After all, a PCBA cannot operate without them. This is why component selection is such a critical aspect of electronic system design. Choosing the right parts is only the first step—it must be coupled with an effective PCB component […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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 […]
Using EPW Files? Utilize Universal File Formats Instead
EPW files are a common pointer for CAD data, but you should consider vendor-neutral formats instead. Successful electronics design is all about having the right CAD models for your components, both electronic and mechanical. Your new PCB and its components come alive inside your CAD application, but you still need to access model data to […]