PBlog articles
PCB Event Badge Special!
Are you looking for a unique and engaging way to showcase your brand or event to attendees? Look no further...
- David Ray
- January 19, 2023
Maximizing Efficiency in PCB Assembly: Tips and Tricks
Maximizing efficiency in the PCB assembly process requires careful planning and preparation, investment in quality equipment and supplies, utilization of...
- David Ray
- April 10, 2023
- David Ray
- June 27, 2023
Datasheet Digest Podcast
Datasheet Digest is the podcast that goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly of electronic component datasheets. Available on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Apple Podcasts and however you listen to podcasts.
- David Ray
- May 21, 2023
Datasheet Digest: Ep 004 – SunLED XZMDKCBDDG45S-9 RGB Reverse Mount LED
- David Ray
- May 9, 2023
Datasheet Digest: Ep 003 – DS1307 I2C Real-Time Clock Datasheet
The DS1302 I2C 64 Byte Real Time Clock datasheet has some hidden secrets in plain sight. On this DS1307 Mega Episode, we review the entirety of the DS1307 Datasheet and critique it with our 555 point analysis system. Thanks for listening.
- David Ray
- April 30, 2023
Datasheet Digest: Ep 002 – PAM8301 Audio Amplifier Datasheet
The PAM8301 is less than 20 years old, but it is now NRND. In this 'in memoriam' episode of the Datasheet Digest, let's see how the PAM8301 datasheet holds up.
- David Ray
- April 24, 2023
Datasheet Digest: Ep 001 – CD4017B Decade Counter Datasheet
On this episode of the Datasheet Digest we go over the datasheet for the CD4017B Decade Counter and then, through our 555-point analysis, we grade it. How does it stack up? How old is too old for a datasheet? Let's find out!
- David Ray
- April 17, 2023
Generating Gerber Files in KiCAD 7 on MacOS
Gerber files are like a recipe for making printed circuit boards (PCBs). They provide manufacturers with a map of each PCB layer, including copper placement, hole drilling, and board shape. People create these files inside the PCB design software and send them to the board fabricator.
- David Ray
- April 10, 2023
Maximizing Efficiency in PCB Assembly: Tips and Tricks
Maximizing efficiency in the PCB assembly process requires careful planning and preparation, investment in quality equipment and supplies, utilization of automated assembly equipment, proper component placement, and use of high-quality solder paste.
