6 Essential Tips for PCB Layout Design

6 Essential Tips for PCB Layout Design

When passing the PCB schematic to the layout design, there are six key considerations. All examples mentioned are developed using the Multisim design environment, but the same concepts apply when using different EDA tools! Initial Schematic Transfer When transferring the schematic to the layout environment via the netlist file, device information, netlist, layout information, and … Read more

How to Automatically Convert Schematics to PCB Layouts

How to Automatically Convert Schematics to PCB Layouts

The development of modern electronic industry is changing rapidly, with large-scale and ultra-large-scale integrated circuits becoming increasingly complex. The traditional method of manually designing and manufacturing circuit boards can no longer meet production needs and is prone to errors. Here, I will introduce how to automatically convert schematics into PCB layouts. By relying on the … Read more

Common Mistakes in PCB Design: How Many Have You Made?

Common Mistakes in PCB Design: How Many Have You Made?

In the process of hardware circuit design, mistakes are inevitable. Have you made any rookie errors? The comment section is open for you. Below are the five most common design issues in PCB design along with their respective countermeasures. 01 Pin Errors Linear voltage regulators are cheaper than switching power supplies but have lower energy … Read more

Understanding the AD7606 Chip: A Classic ADC

Understanding the AD7606 Chip: A Classic ADC

In Simple Terms: The AD7606 is a 16-bit multi-channel synchronous sampling ADC, widely used in many acquisition systems. It has been the most utilized ADC since I started working. Even though I have changed jobs twice, this chip remains a key component in the products of every company I have worked for. Imagine if you … Read more

Microbit V2 Board Hardware Schematic

Microbit V2 Board Hardware Schematic

A few days ago, the micro:bit Foundation released the hardware schematic for the micro:bit V2 board, along with a complete bill of materials. For detailed content, please refer to the community post. Schematic BOM NO Item Description Usage Manufacturer ManufacturerPN Location 1 PCB PCB 2 Layer, Black solder mask with white silkscreen, matte finish ENIG … Read more

USB Interface Based Heating Temperature Control Board Using ESP32-C3

USB Interface Based Heating Temperature Control Board Using ESP32-C3

▼Follow WeChat Official Account: Hardware Insights▼ Part 01 Introduction A foreign expert has created a heating temperature control board using the ESP32-C3, complete with schematic and PCB. Those interested can learn from it. The schematic includes the minimum system circuit, USB Type-C interface circuit, 3.3V voltage conversion circuit, heating control circuit, temperature sensing circuit, rotary … Read more