Posted on 5 February, 2024

The Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are the fundamental components in any electronic device, connecting various other components. The PCB edge plating in PCB design services means the metallic coating application on the exposed copper connections along the PCB sides, facilitating easy electrical connections. This metallic coating, also called edge plating, castellation, or side plating, spans […]

Posted on 25 December, 2023

Designing electrical enclosures involves considerations for safety, functionality, and compliance with standards. Here are some key points to take care of during the design process: Safety Standards Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (like NEMA, UL, IEC) to meet industry-specific requirements. Environmental Conditions: Consider the environmental conditions where the enclosure will be placed—temperature, humidity, corrosive elements, […]

Posted on 16 December, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, implementing a robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline is crucial for ensuring efficient and error-free delivery of embedded systems. An embedded CI/CD pipeline streamlines the development process, and automated testing, and facilitates continuous integration, ultimately enhancing the overall software quality.  CI/CD Pipeline – Overview A CI/CD […]

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 […]

Posted on 17 August, 2023

Online marketplace has become one of the happening places and a convenient platform for all consumers who wish to buy and sell products. However, the shift of e-commerce has also brought in many challenges such as quality, safety, and being non-compliant. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the e-commerce products […]

Posted on 26 July, 2023

The electronics industry constantly pushes its boundaries to develop smaller, lighter electronic products. Consumer satisfaction is often linked to the reduction in device size and weight, making many product engineering companies offer innovative and compact PCB design services. However, this can be achieved by implementing high-density interconnect PCB technology. Unlike conventional PCB design, high-density PCB […]

Posted on 19 July, 2023

The ability to design without incurring the costs and effort involved with a real product is helpful, especially at the beginning of product development, change between circuit elements and even circuits themselves via digital integration is expeditious and allows for highly accurate analysis. Although testing can’t account for every anomaly of the physical world, models […]

Posted on 29 April, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, especially in electronic engineering the designs are becoming more complex making the engineers think and design out of the box. Not only that timelines specified for design construction are also constrained due to faster productivity, engineers are always looking for various opportunities which enhances their designing process effectively. OrCAD PCB editor […]