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...
PCB Footprints
Comparing the CP2102 vs. CP2104: Highly-Integrated USB-to-UART Bridge Controllers
The QFN package for the CP2102 and CP2104 USB-to-UART bridge controllers. Image from Silicon Laboratories Electronic components that enable interconnection...
PCB Layout Best Practices to Know
Designing circuit boards has to be one of the most exciting careers that anyone could embark on.
The NTC0805J10K: A Negative Temperature Coefficient Chip Thermistor
An NTC thermistor is one example of an on-board sensor that doesn’t require complex supporting circuitry for precise measurements. One...
Common PCB Component Codes to Know
Take a look at the top layer of any PCB or look in a datasheet, and you’ll find an alphabet...
The Importance of Testing Electronic Components
When you buy a new electronic product, you might not realize it has been subjected to a battery of tests,...
Preventative Motor Maintenance With the STDES-FANPRE01 Reference Design
Reference designs are useful when starting a new product design, but many reference designs can overlap with each other.
The LPC1769 Datasheet: 32-Bit M3 Microcontrollers for Embedded Applications
Build out your embedded ecosystem with LPC1769 MCUs from NXP Each major component maker has produced its own family of...
Important Printed Circuit Board Terminology You Should Know
If you’re a new PCB designer, you’ll probably see a lot of printed circuit board terminology flying around, and it...
Circuit Board Parts: Procurement for Electronic Product Design
No electronic product can get to the market without a circuit board, which is why it is essential for PCB...
