Though often used as synonyms, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is really the controlling of radiated and conducted Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); and poor EMC is one of the main reasons for ...

This article presents a practical approach to the layout design of mixed-signal boards, discussing component placement, board layering, and ground-plane considerations.

The Basic Design Process The ideal PCB design starts with the discovery that a PCB is needed and continues through the final production boards (Fig. 1).

About the Author John Burkhert Jr is a career PCB Designer experienced in Military, Telecom, Consumer Hardware and lately, the Automotive industry. Originally, an RF specialist — compelled to flip the ...

The printed circuit board design best practices series of articles discusses the different steps of PCB development from the basics of creating a design schematic with specific requirements, to ...

These are the best free PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) Design Software for Windows 11/10 PC users to create, analyze, and study circuits.

Opportunity Arrives Where the opportunity lies in PCB tools as in all applications is integrating more and more of the design workflow into the primary PCB tool. Years ago we designed a PCB and the ...

When it comes to things that hackers build, PCBs are a sizeable portion of our creative output. It’s no wonder – PCB design is a powerful way to participate in the hardware world, making your ...