Introduction Recently, I created a six-channel wireless metal detector transceiver, and it seems I’ve become interested in wireless control. In this issue, we will introduce the design and implementation of a ten-channel wireless relay controller. The project aims to achieve button control of ten relays. The relays selected are industrial relays with a rated coil … Read more
SoftwareIntroduction Proteus 8.6 is a computer-aided design software package for electronic circuits. This package is a circuit simulation system based on PSPICE electronic component models. Proteus is a single application that includes many service modules, providing different functionalities (schematic capture, PCB layout, etc.). The wrapper that enables all various tools to communicate with each other … Read more
PCB design is both a science and an art. There are numerous technical specifications related to trace width, layer stacking, schematics, and more. However, when it comes to the artistic aspect of component placement in PCB design, things become interesting.In fact, there are very few restrictions on component placement, and there are no “absolutely correct” … Read more
A colleague recently encountered a workplace dilemma: a startup client, who originally applied for a full-time position, suddenly requested that he first work part-time designing PCBs, promising to make up the salary difference once funding was secured. This topic sparked heated discussions within the industry, with varying opinions. Critics: Beware of “Free Riding” Risks “This … Read more
SoftwareIntroduction Proteus 8.17 is a computer-aided design software package for electronic circuits. This package is a circuit simulation system based on PSPICE electronic component models. Proteus is a single application with many service modules that provide different functions (schematic capture, PCB layout, etc.). The wrapper that allows all these various tools to communicate with each … Read more
Click the blue text to follow Software Installation Home Understanding the Software Multisim is a Windows-based simulation tool launched by National Instruments (NI) for the design of board-level analog/digital circuits. It includes graphical input for circuit schematics and hardware description language input methods, with rich simulation analysis capabilities. Through Multisim and virtual instrumentation technology, PCB … Read more
This is a story about spending a bowl of vinegar for a pot of dumplings. Previously, to test whether AI could write microcontroller code, I used Manus for testing. You can check out the process in this article: Can AI Programming Be Used in Embedded Development? Experience Manus Writing ESP32 Firmware, to put it simply: … Read more
In the field of precision PCB design, engineers rely on a range of specialized tools to ensure the performance and reliability of circuit boards. Below is a list of essential measurement and testing tools for PCB design engineers: 1. Basic Electrical Characteristic Measurement Digital Multimeter: Measures basic parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance with … Read more
In the field of electronic design, printed circuit board (PCB) design is a complex and meticulous task. As electronic products evolve towards miniaturization and high performance, the difficulty of PCB design is increasing day by day. Among the many design tools and techniques, Boolean operations serve as a powerful graphic processing method, playing a key … Read more
Author | Danner Dan During the process of performing signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) simulations in CST PCB Studio, it may be necessary to modify the imported PCB. Modifications to signal traces, nets, stackups, vias, and padstacks can be made using the CST PCB Studio’s Edit ribbon, as shown in the figure below. … Read more