This article delves into the specifics of NPN and PNP transistors, their working principles, applications, comparisons, and factors to consider when choosing between them.
The rigid, flex and rigid-flex PCBs are all types of printed circuit boards. The rigid PCB is the traditional board and the base from which the other two variations came about, in response to industry and market needs. Flex PCBs introduced versatility to PCB fabrication and rigid-flex combines both for increased performance. Learn more about these board types, their benefits, disadvantages, and applications in this article.
Semiconductors are the building blocks of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones to satellites. This in-depth guide provides a comprehensive understanding of semiconductors' engineering principles and applications, delving into their fundamental concepts, materials, devices, manufacturing processes, and their impact on today's technology landscape.
This article provides a technical overview of the brushless vs brushed motor paradigm, equipping design engineers with the analytical framework necessary to make informed, application-specific decisions.
Learn how USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 delivers 10Gbps high-speed performance with simpler single-lane routing, lower power consumption, and easier PCB design for embedded, FPGA, and industrial systems.
Explore how first-principles engineering and human judgment shape reliable high-voltage IC design, from yield thinking to long-term system lifetime and root-cause discipline.
This in depth article explores the theoretical foundation and practical considerations of connecting inductor in series for engineers and electronics students. Learn how series inductance works, why it increases total inductance, how mutual coupling affects it and how to design effective filters.
Learn how Altium Agile Teams enables secure hardware collaboration with centralized identity, role-based access, and full traceability — so teams can scale without sacrificing speed or control.
OMRONs XW4M/XW4N push-in terminal block PCB connectors are designed to simplify wiring, inspection, and maintenance while supporting consistent performance in industrial systems.
Soldering wires is the process of joining electrical conductors using a melted filler metal to create strong, low-resistance connections. This guide explains tools, techniques, heat control, materials, common defects, and engineering best practices for reliable electrical connections.
This article delves into the specifics of NPN and PNP transistors, their working principles, applications, comparisons, and factors to consider when choosing between them.
The rigid, flex and rigid-flex PCBs are all types of printed circuit boards. The rigid PCB is the traditional board and the base from which the other two variations came about, in response to industry and market needs. Flex PCBs introduced versatility to PCB fabrication and rigid-flex combines both for increased performance. Learn more about these board types, their benefits, disadvantages, and applications in this article.
Digital imaging giant Teledyne DALSA is one of the most senior residents at High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Using state-of-the-art X-ray detectors for medical, dental and industrial applications their ambition is to be both world and innovation leader in their field.
It is incredible to see the progress that organic semiconductors (OSC) have made over the past 15-20 years. Ian Jenks explains in this short 5-min presentation how they are removing the long-existing barriers to adoption of OTFT technology.
Gallium-Indium-Tin is an interesting material for stretchable electronics. It can be formed into a non-toxic RoHS-compliant gel and applied to almost any substrate to form stretchable conductive metallizations and circuits.
Screen printing never ceases to advance and is entering into ultrafine line printing territory. FERNANDO ZICARELLI explains in this short 5-min talks important considerations to achieve fineline printing and further push the resolution down:
A team at Columbia University and the National University of Singapore finds a simple new way to describe the water-like movement of electrons in a novel type of semiconductor, which could pave the way for more efficient electronics.
Quick turn PCBs are designed, fabricated, and assembled swiftly, ensuring tight schedules and deadlines are met, even for high-volume orders. This article investigates the quick turn PCB process, highlighting its benefits, stages, and how it guarantees quality within a short turnaround time.
Here, the additive nature of the process means that the production process is environmentally friendlier and does not involve etching chemicals. Furthermore, the digital nature of the patterning (inkjet printing) means that designs can be changed faster.
The best designs must consider all available opportunities to reduce costs at the outset. We give some common sense guidelines that can make a difference in your bottom line.
Article #5 of Improving Lives with Digital Healthcare Series: Intelligent software, wireless connectivity systems along with developments in flexible circuits have enabled electronic part manufacturers to provide OEMs the support required to implement better medical solutions.
We first discuss emerging and existing applications for ultra fineline screen printing, outlining how evolution of screen printing can unlock various electronic applications. Next, it will review other printing technologies extending the linewidth resolution to sub-micron range