We’ve always been fascinated by things that perform complex electronic functions merely by virtue of their shapes. Waveguides come to mind, but so do active elements like filters made from nothing but ...

This is the continuation of a series where I create a PCB in every software suite imaginable. Last week, I took a look at KiCad, made the schematic representation for a component, and made a schematic ...

Consider these 5 free but loaded offerings in a recent update to the best PCB design software platforms. If you Google “design software for printed circuit boards”, you’ll get close to 2 million hits ...

The future of design is here, and artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a powerful ally in the world of signal integrity. AI isn’t just about doing more with less; it’s about doing things ...

In the competitive world of electronics manufacturing, a profound truth often goes unrecognized until expensive lessons force ...

If you can't pick up the schematic and know (at a moderately high level) what the design is supposed to do and how it is supposed to do it, then you have not really done your job as the designer. The ...

Manufacturing challenges below 8mil. When drill to trace spacing falls below 8 mil, the PCB moves into a far more complex manufacturing zone. Standard mechanical drilling is often insufficient, and ...

As the world is becoming increasingly virtual and software is replacing hardware, electrical and electronics engineers are trying to ride the same bandwagon with their tool of choice, PCB (Printed ...