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Simulation is necessary to gauge system response and model performance when designing PCBs for manufacturing. However, real-world imperfections in manufacturing processes mean that component values differ from their nominal values; how much they differ depends on how tight the tolerancing is. Component tolerance is a vital aspect of board cost and performance as per-unit prices…

To get your project through production as quickly and smoothly as possible, here are some ideas on how to best create and manage your PCB manufacturing documentation.

Capacitors are elementary circuit components that can provide a vast range of functionality. At its most basic level, capacitors store charge up to a maximum capacity that they can then use to cover or smooth power demands when total circuit draw is high. However, their role in network analysis is more complex, as the current…

Modern expectations for many electronic devices are akin to a Swiss army knife: every reasonable feature that users may want should be available. Intuitively, this makes sense: if component costs are reasonable, it’s much easier to include additional features that may see less general use than to revise a design to include them after manufacturing.…

Improving the safety of electronics benefits users and the environment. With the rapid increase in electronic waste heading to landfills at the end of the 20th century, lawmakers introduced and adopted new regulatory mechanisms to reduce the prevalence of the most dangerous substances found in electronic devices. Manufacturers have had to grapple with continued research…

The design of PCBs for manufacturing is complex enough without worrying about the logistics of component and material acquisitions. The purchase volume can make it highly susceptible to market forces, and those without experience dealing with procurement may find themselves burning through budget or unable to meet production timelines while awaiting delivery. Instead, a trusted…