Top Products & Design Features for Using Harsh Environment Connectors

While designing circuit boards for rugged environments, the interconnection between boards must meet several requirements to promise a reliable board performance. Learn how leading manufactures implement unique design ideas to build harsh environment connectors.
Electronic Component Allocation & Lead Times: 2022 Update

While we all wait for pandemic-era demand shocks to subside, EMS companies and small board houses are finding creative ways to overcome electronic component allocation challenges.
TMP36 Datasheet: Accurate Low Voltage Temperature Sensor

Need a low-profile, high-accuracy temperature sensor mounted directly on a circuit board? Use the TMP36 from Analog Devices. We’ve summarized the specs for this component in a short guide.
LT1006 Datasheet: Explanation and Analysis

The LT1006 is one of the earliest precision op-amps to be released to the market. This single op-amp serves as a staple option when precision measurements and amplification are required in analog circuits. Read here about the LT1006 datasheet.
A Guide to JEDEC Standards

The JEDEC standards on solid state memories provide specifications on a range of memory components and designs. Learn more about the JEDEC standards in this article.
TTC5200 Datasheet: Toshiba’s Transistor for High-Speed Switching Applications

You should not rely on the TTC5200 datasheet alone when designing your board. Instead, also use a reliable, comprehensive CAD model resource library.
Differences Between Active vs. Passive Components

Passive components are foundational for every electronic device, even when a PCB is highly integrated with multiple ICs. When you need to find footprints and component models for your passive and active electronics, here’s where you should look.
Converting Your Schematic to PCB Design Layout

Going from schematic to PCB design may not be as easy as you think. That is if you want your boards to be manufacturable.
LM324n Datasheet: Quadruple Operational Amplifier

Can the LM324N datasheet alone be used for your PCB layout? Yes, but it is not advisable. To avoid footprint errors, you should use a reliable online resource.
9 Ways to Overcome Electronic Supply Chain Challenges

Your knowledge of electronic supply chain challenges provides the power to take actions to mitigate the negative effects of these issues.