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. […]
STEP 3D Models Are Vital in Electronics Design
STEP 3D models are perhaps the most important tool an electronics designer has.
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. […]
Work With 3D Electronic Component Models in Your Circuit Design
With newer products becoming more complex and requiring strict mechanical constraints, your next device will need to feel the skillful touch of a CAM engineer. MCAD programs for PCB design can be used to carefully design a sleek enclosure around your 3D electronic component models. You need to be sure your enclosure fits around your […]
Electronic Parts Search, or EPS: Engineering at the Speed of Innovation
Symbols, footprints, and models can be difficult to find, but they are part of the foundation of any new electronic product. These important pieces of information need to be accurate representations of a component and need to be usable by your CAD software. It can be difficult to find correct component data and I’ve seen […]
Understanding ISO 10303 for STEP International Standards
Electronics design is more complex than ever before and yet there are more tools to aid important design tasks. One important standard, dating back to the 1980s, is the ISO 10303 standard, which defines an important data exchange format for 3D models used in MCAD programs. ECAD programs with 3D design capabilities can also […]
Finding STEP Models for CAD Libraries: Ease of Organization for Engineers
3D view of a new board requires STEP models for CAD libraries Folding phones, robots, wearables, and medical devices… these products and many more carry strict mechanical requirements that must be met if a new device will enter the market. Your ECAD and MCAD tools play a big role in meeting the mechanical requirements of […]
3D CAD Circuit Models: How to Use and Download
I remember the first 3D CAD circuit model I ever built in AutoCAD. It was messy, had unfilled areas, and had a minor resemblance to the component I wanted to build. The model was a nice representation of the size of the component I needed to place in a board, but that was about it. […]
The Role of 3D Models in the PCB Design Process
When creating a PCB design, many designers are now using 3D models of their components in the process. Although the PCB design is created in 2D, designers are often looking at the design of the whole product rather than just their portion of the design—turning to the usefulness of 3D models for verification and accuracy […]