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HOW TO AVOID CABLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR OBSOLESCENCE ？

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HOW TO AVOID CABLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR OBSOLESCENCE ？

To avoid cable assembly connector obsolescence, consider the following strategies: Future-Proof Designs: When designing cable assemblies, opt for...
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Membrane Switch Construction

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Membrane Switch Construction

Membrane switches are user-interface devices that allow for the communication of commands from users to electronic devices. They consist of multipl...
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What are the Internal Layers of a Membrane Switch?

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What are the Internal Layers of a Membrane Switch?

he internal layers of a membrane switch typically include the following components: Graphic Overlay: This layer is the topmost part of the membra...
Posted in Film Switch, Membrane Switch, Thin Film Switch

How To Get a Free Altium Viewer ?

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How To Get a Free Altium Viewer ?

Altium offers a free tool known as the Altium Viewer, which is immensely useful for those needing to view, inspect, and print electronic schematics...
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PRO File: What Is the *.PRO File and How to Open it?

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PRO File: What Is the *.PRO File and How to Open it?

The .PRO file extension is used to denote various types of files across different software applications. Here are several common scenarios where yo...
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Scheme-It: An Online Schematic and Diagramming Tool

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Scheme-It: An Online Schematic and Diagramming Tool

Scheme-It is a feature-rich online tool for creating electronic circuit diagrams and schematics. Here's how you can use Scheme-It to design and vis...
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How to Build a DIY RF Detector?

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How to Build a DIY RF Detector?

Building a do-it-yourself (DIY) radio frequency (RF) detector involves creating a device that can detect and measure RF signals in its vicinity. It...
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How to Design a PCB Antenna?

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How to Design a PCB Antenna?

Designing a printed circuit board (PCB) antenna requires careful consideration of various factors such as frequency, antenna type, performance requ...
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What is the Difference Between an Analog and a Digital Antenna?

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What is the Difference Between an Analog and a Digital Antenna?

An analog antenna and a digital antenna are not inherently different from each other in terms of their physical structure or design. However, the d...
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PCB SMD Components: Types and How to Identify Them

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PCB SMD Components: Types and How to Identify Them

Surface-mount device (SMD) components are widely used in electronic assemblies due to their compact size and ease of automated assembly. Here are s...
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Reflow Soldering and Wave Soldering: Difference and Process

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Reflow Soldering and Wave Soldering: Difference and Process

Reflow soldering and wave soldering are both methods used in electronics manufacturing to attach electronic components to printed circuit boards (P...
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CPU vs FPGA

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CPU vs FPGA

Central Processing Units (CPUs) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are both crucial components in computing, but they serve different purpo...
Posted in Components Sourcing, cpu, fpga