Electronic Components Supply Chain
Will your electronic components supply chain be safe from delays and component shortages in the future? Knowing the trends can help you answer yes!
IR Reflective Sensor: TCRT5000 Datasheet
Vishay’s TCRT5000 is a reflective optical sensor with an IR-emitting diode transmitter and a phototransistor receiver. Explore the TCRT5000 datasheet here.
12 Basic Electronic Symbols and Their Functions
Good PCBA design begins with a clear understanding of basic electronic symbols and their functions—read on to learn more.
Four Top PCB Industry Trends: What You Should Know
Key PCB industry trends are driving innovation in embedded systems, power systems, and RF systems.
10 Key Design Practices for the PCB Assembly Process
Understanding the PCB assembly process is a major step towards optimizing the quality of your PCBA.
Using MSP430 Microcontrollers for Embedded System Projects
MSP430 microcontrollers easily compete with other popular models for embedded systems like ESP32 and STM32. You can easily scale your hardware in future revisions without rewriting your application when you build with an MSP430.
Electrical PCB Testing Methods Used in Fabrication and Assembly
Do you know which PCB testing methods your manufacturer needs to use to evaluate your board? Learn more about which PCB testing methods are important for manufacturing and which you may need to perform yourself.
The Impact of SMT Components on PCB Assembly
Does it matter whether you use THT or SMT components? It does for your PCB assembly—learn why in our brief article.
How to Design Different Types of PCBs
Different types of PCBs carry a diverse range of design rules, layout schemes, and sets of components. New designers may not realize that there are generally different types of PCBs, but the same overall process is used to create a PCB layout and other CAD documents in ECAD software. If you’re a new designer and […]
Standard PCB Reference Designators to Know
PCB reference designators One of the often underutilized tools in a PCB designer’s toolbox is the silkscreen. This top layer of the PCB layout is where component footprints are placed, and is critical for accurate component placement during PCB assembly. However, this is not the only function of the silkscreen. Another important usage is for […]