Posted on 20 October, 2023

Have you ever dedicated time to establishing a clear vision for your build system? Initiating a project with a vague idea, such as a build system and a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, the team often consider the build system task will be completed once a vendor manages to compile a project and move forward […]

Posted on 18 October, 2023

The European Union (EU) has been actively engaged in various discussions and regulation measures to control per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These man-made chemicals are recognized for their presence in the ecosystem and associated health hazards.  Hence, the EU has made substantial strides in mitigating PFAS contamination. One notable initiative to regulate PFAS involved the […]

Posted on 17 October, 2023

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is changing the engineering and design industry like never before, from conceptualization to bringing them into actual structures. The 3D CAD technology is a game-changer in the industry and one of the emerging tools among CAD technology. Moreover, many companies predominantly use this tool for efficient CAD drawing services to develop realistic […]

Posted on 7 October, 2023

Designing a Power Distribution Network (PDN) is a critical aspect of printed circuit board (PCB) design, especially for high-performance and high-speed applications. A well-designed PDN ensures that all components on the PCB receive stable and reliable power, minimizing voltage drops and noise. Here are some key considerations and concepts required to PDN design: Power Integrity […]

Posted on 29 September, 2023

Batteries have become an integral part of our lives, empowering our lives, from vehicles to mobile phones. However, it poses certain potential environmental risks impacting human lives. ECHA’s involvement in battery regulation is part of the EU’s broader efforts to address these concerns. This blog will explore the ECHA’s regulation of substances of very high […]

Posted on 25 September, 2023

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, or Proposition 65, implemented in 1986, was based on protecting California people from potentially risky chemicals and toxins produced by various products. Hence, it makes businesses offer caution with their products if they contain substances under the Prop 65 candidate list. Understanding the Proposition 65 Substance List […]

Posted on 22 September, 2023

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOSs), which gained prominence in the 1990s, offer numerous technical advantages for diverse embedded and real-time applications. The key advantages of RTOS are rapid and compact code execution, predictable behavior, extensive semiconductor compatibility, organized design methodologies, and the ability to promote software reusability through encapsulation. If you consider the embedded software development services, […]

Posted on 11 September, 2023

VPX (VITA 46) standards and OpenVPX are related but distinct sets of specifications that define standards for high-performance, ruggedized electronic systems used in various applications, particularly in defense and aerospace. Here is an overview of some common VPX standards and compare them to OpenVPX.  VPX (VITA 46): VPX is the foundational standard that defines the […]

Posted on 8 September, 2023

A PCB manufacturing endeavor is intricate, involving numerous variables to consider, with cost emerging as arguably the foremost concern. To enhance cost efficiency, various elements must be comprehensively examined, encompassing factors such as board dimensions, intricacy, lead times, layers, and materials. The price of a PCB can span a broad spectrum, ranging from cents to […]

Posted on 21 August, 2023

When observing a PCB layout, a common question arises: why is it common to observe components positioned at angles multiples of 90 degrees? Generally, one will notice components with orthogonal rotations in a PCB layout, with axes predominantly aligned parallel or perpendicular. These phenomena can be attributed to several intriguing factors, some of which remain […]