This is the first of several articles in the PCB Design Best Practices series, which discusses the different steps of PCB development from the basics of creating a design schematic with specific ...

This is the continuation of a series where I create a PCB in every software suite imaginable. Last week, I took a look at KiCad, made the schematic representation for a component, and made a schematic ...

“A small error on an ugly PCB layout is a big deal, but the same exact error on a nice looking PCB layout is a minor issue.” Every good PCB designer has the heart ...

This ebook by John Burkhert is a step-by-step guide on printed circuit board design with information suitable for beginners to graduate-level users. This series is for anyone who wants to design their ...

In today’s electronics industry, compact, efficient, and versatile PCBs are in high demand. Rigid-flex technology allows engineers to design boards that bend and flex without compromising performance ...

Multi-layer PCBs can be used to distribute heat across the board. And assembly processes such as conformal coating could ...

Printed circuit board (PCB) design is a complex endeavor, but it’s more manageable when you have access to the right tools. Numerous companies now offer PCB design tools that allow collaboration ...

If you’ve used KiCad before, you’re certainly familiar with the handy 3D view that shows you a rendered view of what your assembled board would look like. But as [Vadim Panov] explains, you can take ...

Gain insight into the latest microcontrollers, SBCs, and FPGAs with augmented-reality interaction using the latest "Guide to Boards" from Digi-Key and Make Magazine. Additive and subtractive ...