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...
PCB Design & Layouts
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...
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,...
Electronic Components Online: Readily Available PCB Footprints and Resources
One of the biggest challenges to creating a PCB project is finding the right components. Most designers find electronic components...
PCF8574 and I/O Bus Expanders
Every so often, a new innovation comes barrelling into the electronics industry and remains useful for decades to come. Almost...
Data-Driven Circuit Design
PCB design—particularly designs involving circuits—requires the gathering and analysis of a lot of data.
