Further reading:
Potential risks of plasma treatment on PCBs
MyKay Tronics
Editor's Choice
Plasma treatment involves exposing PCBs to an ionised gas, known as plasma, but despite many advantages, several risks must be managed to ensure safe and effective plasma application in EMS.
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X-band radar
RF Design
Editor's Choice Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
X-band radar systems, particularly those leveraging beamforming ICs (BFICs), advanced gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) components, are leading the way in providing the high-performance radar capabilities required for modern defence and surveillance.
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LED driver for industrial power supply indication
Altron Arrow
Editor's Choice Circuit & System Protection
A simple and small solution for driving an LED to provide visual feedback in the presence/absence of a system’s power using a chip not originally designed for this purpose.
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Case Study: Siemens Valor automation solution
ASIC Design Services
Editor's Choice Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Electronics manufacturer BMK used Siemens Valor to enhance accuracy and speed up bill-of-materials quotations.
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Four ways to enhance IoT battery performance using emulation software
Concilium Technologies
Editor's Choice
Battery life affects the cost and reliability of IoT-based infrastructure and is a key purchasing consideration for consumer electronic IoT devices.
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NuWave Technologies: Excellence in electronic component procurement
NuWave Technologies
Editor's Choice
Based in Randburg, Gauteng, NuWave Technologies is built on core values of integrity, honesty, transparency, and service excellence.
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Arduino platform with Analog Devices technology for flexible industrial control
Altron Arrow
Editor's Choice DSP, Micros & Memory
Software-configurable systems enable industrial OEMs to deliver unprecedented flexibility to the factory floor, while simplifying product complexity.
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Accelerating RF PCB design in a 5G world
ASIC Design Services
Editor's Choice Design Automation
Billions of IoT devices coming online in the coming years will require RF design capabilities that support ultra-fast 5G speeds.
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Achieving lowest cost, scalable and dynamic wireless mesh network installations
CST Electronics
Editor's Choice Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
In many situations it is desirable for sensors to be connected wirelessly in a mesh network as this saves infrastructure and cost since long cabling runs are not required.
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Residues on PCBs – Causes and remedial measures
Electronic Industry Supplies
Editor's Choice Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Soldering with wire and iron leaves process judgments up to individual operators, and can produce a wide variety of defects, scrap, or long-term quality issues.
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