PCB design

Xiangteng NPU Chip – Core Board Hardware Design Reference Materials Compilation

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Xiangteng NPU Chip - Core Board Hardware Design Reference Materials Compilation

The Xiangteng NPU chip HKN201 neural network processor is a domestically produced, high-performance, multi-core processor designed for strong real-time, high-performance, and high-concurrency application scenarios by Xi’an Xiangteng Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.The hardware design reference documents for the HKN201 neural network processor core board include the hardware design guide, core board hardware schematic reference, schematic design … Read more

Optimization Design of Vertical Interconnect Transition Structures for Microwave Circuit Boards

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Optimization Design of Vertical Interconnect Transition Structures for Microwave Circuit Boards

In modern high-frequency microwave circuit design, vertical interconnect transition structures serve as critical paths for signal transmission between different layers of PCBs, and their performance directly affects the overall properties of the system. As communication systems advance into the millimeter-wave frequency band, traditional via structures can no longer meet the integrity requirements for high-frequency signals. … Read more

Composition, Design, Process, Workflow, and Principles of Component Placement and Routing for PCB Circuit Boards

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Composition, Design, Process, Workflow, and Principles of Component Placement and Routing for PCB Circuit Boards

Let’s learn about the composition, design, process, workflow, and principles of component placement and routing for PCB circuit boards, along with some considerations for the later stages! Composition of PCB Circuit Boards 1. Lines and Planes: The lines serve as the conductive paths between components, and a large copper area is designed separately for grounding … Read more

Low Power Design Strategies for PCB in Smart Home Products

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Low Power Design Strategies for PCB in Smart Home Products

In the rapid development of the smart home field, low power design has become a core challenge for PCB design engineers. Smart home devices often require long standby times or rely on battery power, making power consumption requirements extremely stringent. This article will delve into low power design strategies for PCBs in smart home products, … Read more

High Reliability Design Methods for PCBs in Industrial Control Systems

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High Reliability Design Methods for PCBs in Industrial Control Systems

In modern industrial control systems, the reliability of PCBs directly affects the stability and lifespan of the entire system. Industrial environments often face harsh conditions such as high temperatures, high humidity, vibration, and electromagnetic interference, which impose strict requirements on PCB design. This article will explore high reliability design methods for PCBs in industrial control … Read more

Energy Consumption Optimization Strategies for Wireless Sensor Networks in Smart Agricultural Monitoring PCBs

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Energy Consumption Optimization Strategies for Wireless Sensor Networks in Smart Agricultural Monitoring PCBs

IntroductionWith the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, smart agricultural monitoring systems have been widely adopted. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), as one of the core technologies, can collect environmental parameters such as soil moisture, temperature, and air quality in real-time and transmit them to a data center via wireless communication. However, since sensor nodes … Read more

Ground Noise Isolation and Reduction Solutions for High-Precision ADC Circuit PCBs

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Ground Noise Isolation and Reduction Solutions for High-Precision ADC Circuit PCBs

Ground Noise Isolation and Reduction Solutions for High-Precision ADC Circuit PCBsHigh-precision analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are widely used in industrial measurement, medical devices, and high-precision instruments. However, in actual circuit design, the performance of ADCs is often affected by PCB layout and ground noise, leading to signal distortion, reduced resolution, and even data errors. Therefore, reasonable … Read more

Design Challenges of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in High-Speed DSP Systems

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Design Challenges of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in High-Speed DSP Systems

With the increasing popularity of high-speed Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) and their peripherals, electronic system designers are facing increasingly severe issues related to electromagnetic interference (EMI). In earlier studies, such issues were often referred to as electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI), while modern engineering more accurately adopts the concept of “electromagnetic compatibility … Read more

Texas Instruments Launches the World’s Smallest MCU, Measuring Just 1.38mm²

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Texas Instruments Launches the World's Smallest MCU, Measuring Just 1.38mm²

On March 12, Texas Instruments (TI) unveiled the world’s smallest microcontroller (MCU), the MSPM0C1104, at the Embedded World exhibition in Germany. It measures just 1.38mm², which is 38% smaller than the current smallest MCU on the market, with a unit price of approximately $0.16. The MSPM0C1104 is based on the Arm Cortex-M0+ core and features … Read more

DIY BCD Watch Using ATtiny85

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DIY BCD Watch Using ATtiny85

【Click the above「blue text」 to follow the DF Maker Community and become a tech enthusiast】 Old friends should know that we have previously recommended many watch-related projects (there is a collection at the end), and the feedback has been quite good. This week we are recommending another BCD watch project. What is BCD? BCD stands … Read more