Licky's Column
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card Pinouts
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card Pinouts
1. VCC: 3V power supply
2. RST: Resets SIM card
3. CLK: Clock signal
4. NC: NC: No connect...
BGA types and soldering methods
What is BGA?
What is BGA
The Ball Grid Array (BGA) packaging method has ushered in a new era of integrated circuits packaging in the wo...
RF Front End Design: Specifications and Component Selection
RF front end design is deceptively simple once you know which specifications are important. The overall signal chain design tasks are roughly the...
DC-DC Converter Topologies: Which is Best for Your System?
Standard DC Regulation Strategy
AC-DC and DC-DC conversion follow nearly the same strategy, with the only difference being the use of a rectifier s...
Schematic vs. Layout: PCB Geometry, Parasitics, and Signal Integrity
PCB Schematic vs. Layout: What's the Difference?
In short, every difference between the behavior you determine from simulations with your schematic...
PCB Stencil: Solder Paste Stencil For PCB Assembly.
What Is PCB Stencil?
A printed circuit board (PCB) stencil refers to a stainless steel sheet featuring apertures that have been meticulously ...
What is Thyristor ?
A thyristor is an electronic component with several important characteristics and applications:
Definition and Structure:
A thyristor is a soli...
Correct welding method
Here are the correct welding methods:
1. Preparation
Gather all the necessary tools and materials, including a soldering iron, solder, flux, wir...
Perfect Visualization for Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points. Here are so...