A new stamped-spring pin socket addresses high performance requirements for testing 208- lead Quad flat pack packages. The CBT-QFE-3028 socket contains a contactor with a stamped-spring pin construction with a 17-gm actuation force per ball and cycle life of 10,000+ insertions. The self-inductance of the contactor is 0.88 nH, insertion loss < 1 dB at […]
PCB Design
PCB design tool suite users get access to extensive PCB parts library
Zuken and SnapEDA are announcing a new capability that provides users of Zuken’s eCADSTAR PCB Design Tool Suite with direct access to SnapEDA’s comprehensive online library. Using eCADSTAR’s embedded internet access, PCB designers can search and download from SnapEDA’s library of electronic component models. The models include symbols, footprints, and 3D models that can be […]
SMT PCB sockets handle 6 A
The Sycamore Contact 6-A current-rated surface-mount PCB sockets allow engineers to accommodate different designs, placing individual sockets freely on a board without the constraint of connector housings. Two additions complement the existing 3.87-mm-length sockets, which accept 0.8-1.3 mm or 1.5-1.9 mm mating pins. These new versions have longer body lengths of 5.87 mm, which means […]
Basics of cooling transistors, IGBTs, and power FETs with heat sinks and PCBs
When designing any electronics that consume a significant amount of power, you need to consider where that power will go. With power electronics –such as IGBTs, power FETs, or power transistors – you might be expecting most of it to end up in your load, but there will be some which don’t. Even devices that […]
Top ten tips for nailing your PCB silkscreen design
By Suresh Patel, Sales Engineer,Mer-Mar Electronics Silkscreen represents the outer layers of a PCB that include text-based readable information such as component reference designator, test points, company logos, PCB part number and version number, etc. This is necessary for circuit board assembly, rework and debug support. The silkscreen ink is different from the regular printing […]
Ultra-high power thick-film chip resistors offer PCB space savings
Today’s electronics devices push the envelope for smaller designs and greater functionality. Stackpole’s RMCP-UP is a high-power thick film chip resistor with very high power ratings for each case size, ranging from 0.2W rated 0402 sizes to 3W 2512 size. These elevated power ratings allow design engineers to use smaller chip resistors to free up […]
Terminal with multi-spring pin and terminals designed for aluminum magnet wire
Heilind Electronics and TE Connectivity have introduced the MAG-MATE terminal with multi-spring pin and SIAMEZE terminals for aluminum magnet wire. The new termination solutions are specifically designed to facilitate the market trend of replacing copper magnet wire with aluminum magnet wire – thus reducing material costs. The multi-spring pin design improves operating efficiency by providing […]
4 free PCB design tools every PCB engineer should use
by Ken Ghadia, Production Manager, TechnoTronix PCB manufacturing process is quite expensive and needs a diligent design tool to be used. There are several PCB designs tools available in the industry for free download. It’s always suggested to use the latest tools available in the market, and the free tool should be simple to use […]
Here’s a rundown on free layout/PCB software
There are dozens of free PCB-layout and schematic packages available on the Web. Often they are stripped-down versions of more complex packages available for licensing. Often, the process of upgrading from freeware to more sophisticated versions is pretty easy. If your circuit needs are generally confined to relatively straightforward two-layer boards, here are a few […]
A comprehensive guide to PCB prototype testing
By Arshon Technology For PCB prototype applications, one prerequisite is a must: reliable testing. These early products are built with the sole purpose of testing design ideas to ensure they work for approved use and sale. Be that as it may, PCBs can be unpredictable as there are many parts and patch associations. When electronic […]
