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5 Technical Specializations Making Up the IoT Industry

Happy News, IoT Enthusiasts! The Internet of Things (IoT) industry has been on the rise since the 2010’s, and so is the demand for IoT developers of a wide range of technological specialties. Products of IoT are gradually invading all of our daily-life aspects, from home automation systems, to smart gadgets, to industrial automation, and more. The fact that IoT is becoming a major category of sub specializations is inevitable, and quickly becoming popular among both engineering and IT disciplines. Despite the economical setbacks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IoT industry still stands in the five major… Read More »5 Technical Specializations Making Up the IoT Industry

What is a Mixed-Signal System?

Back in the 1980s, with the advent of more portable integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices, and the quickly-improving performance of digital systems, most people of the field thought that analog processing will cease to exist by the 21st century. However, that was not the case; on the contrary, the demand for electronic systems that can process analog signals efficiently and perform Analog-to-Digital, Digital-to-Analog operations has been on the rise. This can be explained by the improving technologies of sensors, their increased usage, and in parallel, the improving technology of digital processing and digital communication. Generally speaking, a mixed-signal electronic… Read More »What is a Mixed-Signal System?

10 Tips for Efficient PCB Design

Component Standards Systematic and consistent component selection helps a lot in speeding up the process of coming up with your PCB product. Make sure to have standard sources of component symbols and footprints, regardless of your ECAD software. It is a great idea to use a mixture of your own standardized library for commonly-used parts, and off-the-shelf blueprints for rarely-used parts, as provided by several websites on the internet. Organized Schematics An organized schematic with standard graphical parameters is the key for easy transfer and modification of the design. Pay careful attention to designators, sheet templates, the component parameters you… Read More »10 Tips for Efficient PCB Design