Introduction to ASME Standards The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional association that develops and publishes technical standards for various industries, including the design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These standards ensure consistency, reliability, and safety in the production of PCBs, which are essential components […]

What is Altium Designer? Altium Designer is an integrated software platform that enables engineers to design complex PCBs, from schematic capture to board layout, manufacturing outputs, and project management. It includes features like: Schematic capture PCB layout 3D modeling MCAD integration ECAD libraries Version control Manufacturing output generation Project management […]

What are Fiducial Markers in PCB Manufacturing? Fiducial markers, also known as fiducials or alignment marks, are small, precisely placed features on a PCB that serve as reference points for automated assembly equipment. These markers are typically copper pads or silkscreen designs that are easily recognizable by machine vision systems. […]

The Basics of Drone Radar Technology Before we dive into the specifics of drone deliveries, let’s first discuss the technology that makes it all possible: drone radar. Radar, which stands for Radio Detection and Ranging, is a system that uses radio waves to determine the distance, angle, and velocity of […]

Key Features of the Arduino Portenta H7 High-Performance Dual-Core Processor At the heart of the Arduino Portenta H7 lies a powerful dual-core processor, consisting of an ARM Cortex-M7 running at 480 MHz and an ARM Cortex-M4 running at 240 MHz. This dual-core architecture enables the board to handle complex tasks […]

Introduction to Arduino Custom Libraries Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that has revolutionized the world of hobbyist electronics and prototyping. One of the key features of Arduino is its extensibility through the use of custom libraries. These libraries allow users to extend the functionality of the Arduino platform by […]

Introduction to DFM and Professional Development in Design Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a crucial aspect of product development that focuses on optimizing the design of a product to make it easier, faster, and more cost-effective to manufacture. DFM involves considering the manufacturing processes, materials, and limitations during the design […]

Introduction to Angle Routing Angle routing is a technique used in printed circuit board (PCB) design that allows traces to be routed at any angle, rather than being limited to 45° or 90° angles. This flexibility can be beneficial in certain situations, such as when dealing with high-speed signals or […]

Introduction to Antenna Impedance Matching Antenna impedance matching is a crucial aspect of designing efficient and effective wireless communication systems. The primary goal of impedance matching is to maximize the power transfer between the antenna and the connected circuitry, such as a transceiver or amplifier. By ensuring proper impedance matching, […]

What is Antenna Impedance? Antenna impedance refers to the complex ratio of voltage to current at the antenna’s feed point. It is a critical parameter in antenna design as it affects the efficiency of power transfer between the antenna and the connected transmitter or receiver circuitry. The impedance of an […]