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ENIG Surface Finish: PCB Design Guide
ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold) basics: thickness, pros/cons, and applications. Learn to specify ENIG for lead-free PCBs. Best practices inside!

Mastering Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
What is DFM? Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is actually a bridge between R&D and production. It simplifies, optimizes, and improves product design to produce better products at a lower cost.

Understanding Voltage Controlled Voltage Sources (VCVS)
Voltage Controlled Voltage Sources (VCVS) are a fundamental and essential part of electronic circuit design and analysis. In this article, we will discuss the basics of VCVS, its applications, and

Wicking Solder: How to Prevent & Fix?
Learn to avoid solder wicking: causes (overheating, poor flux), prevention tips, and repair methods. Essential for clean PCB soldering. Step-by-step guide!

74LS04 Hex Inverter: Pinout & Applications
74LS04 logic gate specs: pin configuration, voltage ranges, and noise margins. Learn how to use hex inverters in digital circuits. Project examples inside!

STM32CubeIDE Getting Started Tutorial
To enhance the ease of use of the feature-rich and power-efficient STM32 family of microcontrollers, in 2019 ST has added a free, multifunctional STM32 development tool to the STM32Cube software

Amplifier Board: Classifications, Features, Shopping and Use Guides
Introduction to amplifier boards As an audio enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for ways to improve the quality of sound in my audio setup. One essential component of

LIS2DW12 vs LIS2DH12: A Comprehensive Comparison of MEMS Accelerometers
The LIS2DW12 and LIS2DH12 are both high-performance MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) accelerometers designed and manufactured by STMicroelectronics. These accelerometers find application in various industries, such as wearable devices, gaming controls, industrial

MC3172 Development Board Programming
MC3172 Introduction MC3172 is a 32-bit RISC parallel multithreaded real-time processor developed by GXchip in China. It uses a new CPU working mode and software development mode. Unlike the single-threaded

STM8S003F3P6 Microcontroller Pinout, Features, Schematic
STM8S003F3P6 Description STM8S003F3P6 is a microcontroller unit (MCU) developed by STMicroelectronics. It is a highly integrated device that combines the processing power of a central processing unit (CPU) with memory,

LM358 Op-Amp: Pinout & Circuit Guide
LM358 dual op-amp specs: voltage ranges, gain bandwidth, and applications in amplifiers/filters. Learn biasing and noise reduction.

Solid-State Relays: How They Work & Applications
Solid-state relays (SSRs): operation, advantages over electromechanical relays, and use in high-speed switching. Learn to select for your circuit. Datasheet tips inside!