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Here’s a closer look at the ISO 13485 certification key elements and how having that certification in place by your PCBA contract manufacturer will benefit you.

When faced with a daunting project, the recommendation I’ve received all my life from educators and professionals is “break it into smaller pieces.” From an approachability standpoint, this is excellent advice.

I love the solitude of being out in the mountains. When you’re miles away from civilization and thousands of feet above sea level, my mind stops racing, and I can simply admire the beauty of my surroundings. Unfortunately, this solitude comes at a price. Some of the most desirable backpacking spots in the U.S. severely restrict reservations to maintain this sense of seclusion.

Following checklists for flying is critical, as not doing so can result in disaster. The same is true while designing a printed circuit board. If you don’t already have one, here are some ideas on how to create a simple but effective PCB layout checklist for yourself.

I wouldn’t describe myself as athletic, but I do plenty to keep myself in shape between hiking, running, and cycling. Overconfident in my general fitness, I recently accepted an invitation to a friend’s yoga class, where I subsequently suffered in a calming silence for 90 minutes. It’s impressive how flexible the human body is, or conversely, how intractable it can seem when it’s not been properly trained.

The car I drove for most of my 20s had several peculiarities that only revealed themselves once it hit the freeway. I heard a strange high-pitched whistling sound that could never be replicated in the shop and noticed a window that would slowly begin falling at some elevated vibrational frequency.