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Why Use a Pull-Up Resistor ?

by Lily Zhang

Why Use a Pull-Up Resistor ?

A pull-up resistor is a fundamental component in electronics, commonly used in digital circuits to ensure a stable and well-defined logic level on ...
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9 best layout tips for designing power electronics PCBs

by Lily Zhang

9 best layout tips for designing power electronics PCBs

Designing power electronics PCBs requires careful attention to layout to ensure efficiency, reliability, and thermal management. Here are 9 best la...
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How do you choose stackup for your PCB ?

by Lily Zhang

How do you choose stackup for your PCB ?

Choosing the right PCB stackup is a critical step in designing a printed circuit board (PCB) that meets performance, cost, and manufacturability re...
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What Should You Do if Your Circuit Board Is Failing?

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What Should You Do if Your Circuit Board Is Failing?

Identifying and fixing a failing circuit board requires a systematic approach to diagnose the issue accurately and apply effective repairs. Here ar...
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Plated vs Non-Plated PCB Through Holes in PCB Designs

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Plated vs Non-Plated PCB Through Holes in PCB Designs

The choice between plated through holes (PTH) and non-plated through holes (NPTH) in PCB design is contingent upon the specific requirements of the...
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Vias directly on SMD pads?

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Vias directly on SMD pads?

In certain high-performance or high-density PCB designs, you might encounter the need to place vias directly on surface-mount device (SMD) pads. Th...
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Engineering Bill of Materials Best Practices for Electrical Designs

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Engineering Bill of Materials Best Practices for Electrical Designs

Key Takeaways Implementing a centralized unique part number system in the BOM ensures consistency and avoids duplication. Coordinating all modific...
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Microcontroller PCB Design: A Comprehensive Guide

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Microcontroller PCB Design: A Comprehensive Guide

Microcontroller PCB design is slightly different from conventional boards; there are numerous parameters to take care of and various design rules t...
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Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Perfect PCB Layout Design

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Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Perfect PCB Layout Design

Creating a printed circuit board (PCB) layout is a critical step in the development of electronic devices. A well-designed PCB ensures the device f...
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How to Calculate PCB Trace Width

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How to Calculate PCB Trace Width

Calculating the correct trace width for printed circuit boards (PCBs) is essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of electronic circu...
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STANDARD MULTI-LAYER PCB STACK-UPS 2 4 6 8 AND 10

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STANDARD MULTI-LAYER PCB STACK-UPS 2 4 6 8 AND 10

The tables below represent standard multilayer PCB stack-up structure carried by PCBHERO during PCB fabrication process.. So Standard Multi-layer P...
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Impedance Matching for USB Interfaces in PCBs

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Impedance Matching for USB Interfaces in PCBs

Impedance matching is crucial for USB interfaces on PCBs to ensure optimal signal integrity and reliable data transmission. Here are key points reg...
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