Jul
22
Communication Systems: Fundamentals and Power Conversion
Whenever considering what makes up a communications system, one must first look at the big picture before it's
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Electrical Engineering
Jul
17
Why do fluorescent lights mess up my WiFi signal?
Recently, a reader emailed me with a question that stumped me for a bit. He had noticed that fluorescent lights
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Jul
16
Discussion of “P2P Data Synchronization for Product Lifecycle Management”
This article dealt with the hypothetical use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Product Lifecycle Management software, and distributed computing
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Jul
15
How is an engineering technology degree different than an engineering degree?
Recently I have been approached by individuals asking me what the difference between an engineering degree and an engineering technology
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Jul
15
Aqueous Wash in Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing
Printed circuit boards must be cleaned before testing. This imposes several design and build plan constraints that engineers must resolve.
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Jul
15
Printed Circuit Board Terminal Pads and Finishes
With reliance on lead-free technology seeing increased deployment around the world, design engineers must be cognizant of how these new
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Jul
15
Design for Manufacturing: Principles in IC Lithography
The functional centerpiece of the PCB is the integrated circuits that allow the replacement of millions of transistors with chips
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Jul
14
Why should I Switch to LED or Fluorescent Lights?
I'm going to brag for a second. My electricity bill was about $50.00 per month when I
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Jul
14
Axiomatic Design Reviews for Common Circuit Boards
Axiomatic Design of FTDI Board
FTDI boards are used to accomplish level shifting of digital signals. This is especially useful
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Jul
13
The War of Currents: Alternating Current vs Direct Current
Have you ever wondered how we ended up with a 60Hz alternating current central power distribution system? Why don'
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