Common PCB Layout Constraint Principles

Common PCB Layout Constraint Principles

A good circuit board not only needs to achieve the functionality of the circuit design but also must consider electrical characteristics such as EMI, EMC, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), and signal integrity. Additionally, mechanical structure and heat dissipation issues for high-power chips must be taken into account. On this basis, the aesthetic aspect of the circuit … Read more

RF Circuit Board Design Techniques

RF Circuit Board Design Techniques

Successful RF design requires careful attention to every step and detail throughout the design process. This means thorough and careful planning must be done at the start of the design phase, along with comprehensive and continuous evaluation of the progress of each design step. Such meticulous design skills are often lacking in the culture of … Read more

8 Grounding Solutions and 14 Grounding Techniques for PCBs

8 Grounding Solutions and 14 Grounding Techniques for PCBs

PCB grounding is a concern for PCB layout engineers, such as how to effectively plan a grounding system on the board, whether to wire analog, digital, and power grounds separately or together at a single point, and how to eliminate ground loops on the circuit board. Today, we will mainly discuss PCB grounding design, PCB … Read more

How to Improve Mounting Quality of Flexible Circuit Boards with TOP Mounting?

How to Improve Mounting Quality of Flexible Circuit Boards with TOP Mounting?

TOP Mounting Target On Paste Due to the ultra-thin and flexible characteristics of FPC (Flexible Printed Circuits), it is widely used in the sliding and bending parts of small electronic devices, as well as in the three-dimensional layout of small mobile terminals like smartphones and wearable devices. However, despite the widespread application of flexible circuit … Read more

What Phenomena Occur When Microcontrollers Encounter Electromagnetic Interference?

What Phenomena Occur When Microcontrollers Encounter Electromagnetic Interference?

In microcontroller systems, the issue of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is one of the most challenging to resolve. It primarily stems from electromagnetic interference (EMI) both inside and outside the system, which can easily lead to abnormal operation of the microcontroller, thereby affecting the stability and reliability of the entire system. Therefore, it is essential to … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Basics Worth Keeping!

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Basics Worth Keeping!

Search on WeChat Skill Training The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a type of programmable memory used to store programs internally, execute logical operations, sequential control, timing, counting, and arithmetic operations based on user commands, and control various types of machinery or production processes through digital or analog input/output. Today, we have organized a comprehensive … Read more

Understanding English in Machining Drawings

Understanding English in Machining Drawings

☞ This is the 9933th article published by Metal Processing. Introduction Common English translations for machining drawings are all here! Mechanical Drawing English Translations ALL WELDS CONTINUOUS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED All unspecified welds are continuous. ALL WELDS 3mm FILLET UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Unspecified welds have a 3mm fillet. ALL UNSPECIFIED RADI – R3 Unspecified radius … Read more

Understanding English in Mechanical Drawings

Understanding English in Mechanical Drawings

Mechanical Drawing English Translation ALL WELDS CONTINUOUS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED All unspecified welds are continuous welds. ALL WELDS 3mm FILLET UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Unspecified fillet weld height is 3mm. ALL UNSPECIFIED RADI – R3 Unspecified radius is R3. REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES All sharp edges should be deburred. CHANNEL is Channel Steel RSA … Read more

Introduction to Noise Reduction Techniques in DSP Systems

Introduction to Noise Reduction Techniques in DSP Systems

With the emergence of high-speed DSP (Digital Signal Processors) and peripherals, new product designers face an increasingly severe threat from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Initially, the issues of transmission and interference were referred to as EMI or RFI (Radio Frequency Interference). Now, a more definitive term, “interference compatibility,” is used instead. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) encompasses both … Read more

Electromagnetic Interference Issues in DSP Systems

Electromagnetic Interference Issues in DSP Systems

In high-speed digital signal processing (DSP) systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a critical issue that cannot be overlooked. Due to the high-frequency signal processing and complex circuit layouts involved in DSP systems, the electromagnetic environment becomes more complicated, easily leading to signal distortion, system instability, and even functional failure. Therefore, engineers need to understand the … Read more