
What is Clipping and Why Detect It? In audio engineering, clipping is a type of waveform distortion that occurs when an amplifier is overdriven and[…]

What is Wave Soldering? Wave soldering is a bulk soldering process used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The process involves the PCB[…]

Types of PCB Substrate Materials There are several types of PCB substrate materials available, each with its own unique properties and characteristics. The most common[…]

What is Analog Input? Analog input refers to a continuous signal that varies in amplitude over time. In other words, an analog signal can take[…]

Introduction to RFID and the EM18 Reader Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached[…]

Overview of PCB Substrate Materials Before getting into the specifics of Rogers and Teflon, let’s briefly review the role of the substrate material in a[…]

Introduction to PCB Panels Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the backbone of modern electronics. They provide a platform for mounting and interconnecting electronic components, enabling[…]

Introduction to Ceramic PCB A ceramic printed circuit board (PCB) is a specialized type of PCB that utilizes ceramic materials as the substrate instead of[…]

Introduction to the DS1307 Real-Time Clock The DS1307 is a low-power, full binary-coded decimal (BCD) clock/calendar plus 56 bytes of NV SRAM. Address and data[…]

The Importance of PCB Cleanliness Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the backbone of modern electronic devices. They are responsible for connecting various components and ensuring[…]