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[Altium Designer] PCB knowledge - copper pouring skills and settings

[Altium Designer] PCB knowledge - copper pouring skills and settings

What are the pcb copper cladding skills? What is the pcb copper cladding setting method? The main function of pcb copper cladding is "reflow and sh...

Comparison of STM8S105S4T6C and STM8S105C6T6

Comparison of STM8S105S4T6C and STM8S105C6T6

STM8S105S4T6, 44 pins, LQFP package (LQFP44 10X10), fewer pins than STM8S105C6T6, but bigger than it.   STM8S105C6T6, package LQFP48 (7*7), 48 pins...

The correct test method of ripple noise

The correct test method of ripple noise

  Accurately measuring power supply ripple is an art in itself. In the example shown in Figure 1, a junior engineer used an oscilloscope by mistake...

How does the Bluetooth module work?

How does the Bluetooth module work?

1. The working principle of the Bluetooth module Bluetooth devices use electromagnetic waves to connect mobile phones and computers. Bluetooth prod...

Features and advantages of power supply modules

Features and advantages of power supply modules

The power module is a power supply that can be directly mounted on the printed circuit board. Its characteristics are that it can be an application...

Rheostat vs potentiometer

Rheostat vs potentiometer

The potentiometer and rheostat are two components that are used in electronics. These two components are used for both laboratory and industrial pu...

Causes of capacitor failure

Causes of capacitor failure

Like all other electronic component parts, a capacitor can fail when subjected to environmental or operational conditions for which the capacitor ...

Latching vs non-latching relay

Latching vs non-latching relay

Very often even in technical literature ‘‘latching relays’’ and ‘‘non-latching relays’’ are mixed up. In fact, they have different features. Let’s...

SELECTING LEAD-FREE PCB MANUFACTURING MATERIAL

SELECTING LEAD-FREE PCB MANUFACTURING MATERIAL

Selecting lead-free PCB manufacturing materials or rather, those that comply with the RoHS Directive, also requires considering the capability of ...

Why Copper is Ideal for Flexible Circuitry?

Why Copper is Ideal for Flexible Circuitry?

While copper may not rank the best in any one of the above criteria, it probably has the best overall rating.Electrical ConductivityThe following c...

Switching vs. Linear Regulators

Switching vs. Linear Regulators

We will analyze the pros and cons of Switching regulators (DC-to-DC) and Linear regulators (LDO) in order to determine the best option for PCB Desi...

The Evolution of FR-4

The Evolution of FR-4

In the past 40-plus years of PCB manufacturing, the primary material of choice has overwhelmingly been e-glass supported FR-4 resin laminates. This...