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UAV circuit board – A complete guide

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UAV circuit board – A complete guide

Functions of UAV circuit board UAV Circuit Board 1. Signal transmission UAV circuit board plays a vital role in signal transmission. It tra...

Microcontroller VS Microprocessor

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Microcontroller VS Microprocessor

What is a microcontroller? To comprehend the intricacies of microcontrollers, let us first paint a broad picture. A microcontroller is a ...

How much does a PCB prototype Cost?

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How much does a PCB prototype Cost?

Factors that determine PCB prototype cost A PCB prototype clearly is not a one-size-fits-all. There are several considerations that need to be c...

5 Effective Ways to Reduce PCB Prototype Spins

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5 Effective Ways to Reduce PCB Prototype Spins

Top 5 Ways to Reduce PCB Prototype Spins: An optimized design can reduce cost and performance issues during PCB prototyping It is not uncommon for ...
Posted in PCB fabrication, PCB Impedance Matching, PCB manufacturing

Rogers PCB Vs FR4 PCB – What is the Difference?

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Rogers PCB Vs FR4 PCB – What is the Difference?

What makes ‘FR4 PCBs’ a commonly used type? FR4 PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) are widely used, low-cost PCBs categorized as ‘Best Performers’ in mo...

PDN Impedance, Ground Bounce, and Jitter: Where SI and PI Meet

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PDN Impedance, Ground Bounce, and Jitter: Where SI and PI Meet

What’s Affected by PDN Impedance? The impedance of your PDN is the main driver of power stability on your design, and high PDN impedance is a root ...

13 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

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13 Common PCB Soldering Problems to Avoid

Hand soldering has always been considered a hallmark skill to have in every electronics maker’s repertoire of geeky skills. Soldering has never be...
Posted in #PCBA, assembly, soldering

Thin-film circuit VS. thick-film circuit

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Thin-film circuit VS. thick-film circuit

Why use film technology? Compared with three-dimensional bulk materials, the film can generally be regarded as a two-dimensional form of ...

How many kinds of touch chip are there?

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How many kinds of touch chip are there?

How the touch chip works How the touch chip works This is achieved by sensing capacitance changes caused by human touch. When th...

7 circuit board welding processes and their characteristics

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7 circuit board welding processes and their characteristics

Main 7 types of PCB circuit board welding processes 1. Manual soldering process Manual soldering, also known as tr...

Student Life

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Student Life

High Power PCB Design Tips & Tricks

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High Power PCB Design Tips & Tricks

EXAMPLE HIGH POWER SCHEMATIC As an example, I will be designing a high powered PCB based on an Atmega328 microcontroller. This board will control t...