Licky's Column
Half-Bridge DC-DC Converter PCB Design
The Half-Bridge Topology
The half-bridge topology as applied to a DC-DC converter uses two transistors to initiate switching action, which will del...
DC Analysis and Power Integrity in PCB Design
Why Use DC Analysis?
Every electronics student unknowingly performs DC analysis in their Electronics 101 classes when they analyze circuit diagrams...
Impedance Matching for High Speed Signals in PCB Design
The process for impedance matching in high speed PCB designs depends on the signaling standard, supply voltage levels, and signal levels. We often ...
Impedance matching and sharing in HDI PCB design
Impedance matching is a way to configure load input impedance or its signal source output impedance. It is executed to achieve maximum power transm...
HDI PCB design guidelines
High-Density Interconnection (HDI) PCB design guidelines
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers typically follow three types of stackups for ...
10 PCB Design Tips
1. Set Widths of The Trace Before Doing PCB Design
Even before you start routing nets or laying down parts, you have to understand your tra...
How to make Gerber file in Orcad layout？
Gerber files are a standard format for describing PCB (printed circuit board) layouts and are commonly used in the PCB manufacturing process. Here ...
Arduino Nano – a beginner’s guide
Arduino Nano – a beginner’s guide
In the manufacturing industry, Arduino Nano boards are widely used. It is known for its compact size an...