The CD4017 Datasheet: Counter Circuits and Necessary Requirements
Albert Einstein once said, “The only reason for time is so everything doesn’t happen at once.” So, it is worth...
PCB Design & Layouts
Thermal Sensor Array Parameters and the MLX90640 Datasheet
Temperature checks may seem like an inconvenience, but just think how much more so it would be if we were...
IRLZ44N Datasheet: Power MOSFET Design Necessities and Parameters
With so many MOS transistors marketed as power MOSFETs, how can designers choose the best option for their power system?
Embedded System Design Using MSP430 Ultra-Low-Power MCUs
Embedded systems applications and components have always seemed to lag about 2 decades behind their conventional computing counterparts. However, embedded...
Passive Electronic Components and Their Purpose in a Circuit
Passive components are the cornerstone of all electronics, both in terms of physical design and the language of circuit models...
IPC Naming Conventions and the Quest for Staying on Top of Standards
IPC is a global trade organization working to create consistency in the electronics industry. IPC standards are not limited to...
Understanding Active Electronic Components in Your Circuit Designs
Arguably, the most important electronic component ever invented is the transistor. Invented in the late fall of 1947, this semiconductor...
Electronic Component Lists and Schematic Symbols
When creating new electronics, designers and engineers must have a common language to describe the components that go into the...
Obsolete Electronic Components, Risk, and Your Product’s Lifecycle
When building a new electronics project, many designers strive to use the most updated components available. However, technology advances every...
Finding Reliable PCB Distributors for Your Electronic Hardware Design
Reliable distributors are vital to the success of any PCB project. Without reliable PCB distributors, designers couldn’t create new prototypes,...
