Gerber Files Explained: Definition & Use Guide
July 8, 2024
Gerber files for PCBs: formats, layers, and why they’re critical for manufacturing. Learn to generate and verify files with Eagle/Altium. Step-by-step guide!
PCB Software & Tools
Learn about the various software tools used in the PCB design and manufacturing process. From circuit simulation to PCB layout, this category covers essential software like Altium Designer, QSPICE, and KiCad. You’ll also find tutorials on how to effectively use these tools to create high-quality, manufacturable PCB designs. Whether you’re looking to simulate circuits, generate Gerber files, or optimize PCB footprints, this category has you covered.
STM32MP1 Development Tools Qt Creator
June 29, 2024
Introduction to STM32MP1 In the process of continuous iteration of chips, many excellent models have been produced. For example, STM32MP1 is a model of the new generation of MPU. In 2019, ST launched the STM32MP1 series of chips for the
TouchGFX Designer Software Installation Tutorial
May 2, 2024
TouchGFX is similar to STemWin. It is a GUI framework that can easily create GUI applications on STM32 Cortex-M4 and higher-level STM32 chips. This article aims to introduce the installation process of the TouchGFX software package. Before doing this, you
Best PCB Design Software: 43 Tools Reviewed
January 25, 2024
Top PCB design tools: Altium, KiCad, Eagle, and more. Features, pricing, and user reviews for engineers. Compare free vs paid options.
Choosing the Right EDA Software for Your IC Board Design Project
June 8, 2023
In the dynamic and complex realm of Integrated Circuit (IC) board design projects, the choice of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software stands as a linchpin for success. EDA software has revolutionized the IC design landscape, enabling engineers to transform abstract
ESP32 Cam Project Development Example on Ubuntu
March 10, 2023
About ESP32-CAM ESP32-CAM is a small-sized camera module released by Ai-Thinker Co., Ltd, which can work independently as the smallest system, with a size of 27*40.5*4.5mm and a minimum deep sleep current of 6mA. Features of ESP32 CAM Camera Interface
How to Fix a Cold Solder Joint: The Ultimate Guide
February 1, 2023
What is a Cold Solder Joint? Cold solder joints, also commonly known as pseudo soldering, are one of the bad solder joints produced during the PCBA or SMT process. Because the solder joint lacks the formation of good intermetallic compounds
STM32CubeIDE Getting Started Tutorial
January 26, 2023
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 ecosystem: the STM32CubeIDE. To work as well as commercial integrated
ESP32 Troubleshooting Guides: Upload Sketch Error
November 19, 2022
The ESP32 is a low-power, low-cost, ultra-low-power system-on-chip microcontroller board developed by Espressif Systems. However, there are occasions when you may encounter difficulties in uploading your sketches to the board. This can be caused by several factors, such as incorrect
STM32CubeMX Tutorial for Beginner
November 2, 2022
STM32CubeMX is an STM32 chip graphical configuration tool launched by STMicroelectronics (ST). The software is efficient and convenient. It can achieve many configurations through simple operations, allows the use of graphical wizards to generate C language code, and supports MDK,