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Atmega328p vs Atmega328- Features, Differences, and Similarities

by Licky Li

Atmega328p vs Atmega328- Features, Differences, and Similarities

Atmega328p vs. atmega328: Brief overview Figure 1: Atmega328 5v Arduino Pro Mini Module 16M microcontroller Both are 8bit data processing ICs belo...
Posted in Atmega

Arduino Leonardo vs UNO – Differences and Similarities

by Licky Li

Arduino Leonardo vs UNO – Differences and Similarities

Pin Descriptions of Arduino UNO and Leonardo In this section, we’re looking at the various Arduino pins. On both boards, the pins are pretty much s...
Posted in #Arduino, Arduino project, UNO

Microcircuit Board: Tips and Tricks You Should Know

by Licky Li

Microcircuit Board: Tips and Tricks You Should Know

Today’s technology is pretty different from what we had in the past.  Interestingly, the size of electrical components is getting significantly sma...
Posted in Microcircuit

SG 90 Servos: How to Control These Mini-size Motors Using Arduino

by Licky Li

SG 90 Servos: How to Control These Mini-size Motors Using Arduino

We are all fascinated with the mechanics behind RC vehicles. This is because of how easy it is to change the gear, velocity, and acceleration. What...
Posted in IOT, motor

DC-DC Converter PCB Design Guidelines

by Licky Li

DC-DC Converter PCB Design Guidelines

DC-DC converters play a vital role in modern electronic devices, enabling efficient power conversion and supply across various voltage levels. As d...
Posted in DC, PCB design

Pcb Antipad: Should You Use It for Your Designs?

by Licky Li

Pcb Antipad: Should You Use It for Your Designs?

PCB signal integrity is a pretty sensitive concept. Therefore, you’d have to consider several factors to ensure your PCB retains its integrity. Amo...
Posted in #PCBA, PCB design, PCB fabrication

FPGA vs Microcontroller: Which One Is Better?

by Licky Li

FPGA vs Microcontroller: Which One Is Better?

When developing an embedded system, engineers must choose the type of processing system that will perform computations and manage various component...
Posted in fpga

TQFP vs LQFP: What is the Difference Between Packages

by Licky Li

TQFP vs LQFP: What is the Difference Between Packages

When working with a PCB design or editing software, you may notice that both the LQFP and TQFP have the same footprint. This means that they both h...
Posted in IC, package, PCB design

THT vs. SMD – Which Is the Better PCB Assembly Process?

by Licky Li

THT vs. SMD – Which Is the Better PCB Assembly Process?

Modern PCB assembly technologies are more advanced than their predecessors. They’re faster, more efficient, maybe cheaper, and allow for miniature ...
Posted in #SMT, smd, soldering, THT

Top 3 mainstream PCB design software

by Marketing PCB HERO

Top 3 mainstream PCB design software

AD, PADS,Cadence, these three mainstream design software, which one do you use?

What is the difference between resin plug hole and green oil plug hole?

by Marketing PCB HERO

What is the difference between resin plug hole and green oil plug hole?

Resin plug-hole technology is popular on multi-layer PCB boards and thicker PCB boards. People use resin plug-holes to solve a series of problems t...

What is drag soldering?

by Marketing PCB HERO

What is drag soldering?

Drag soldering in circuit board soldering!