EDN

Flex Circuits: Design Tips, Assembly Considerations, and Food for Thought

A flex circuit, also known as a flexible electronic or a flex board, is both a product and a type of PCB technology. This technology allows for the mounting of electronic devices and circuits on ...
EDN

Power Tips #136: Design an active clamp circuit for rectifiers at a high switching frequency

In vehicle electrical systems, a high- to low-voltage DC/DC converter is a reversible electronic device that changes the DC from the vehicle’s high-voltage (400 V or 800 V) battery to a lower DC ...
Electronic Design

Bandwidth or Function? What to Focus on When Designing High-Density Circuits

Improving density in circuit design is an ongoing challenge. One solution is to reconsider circuit layouts from the perspective of bandwidth optimization.
Semiconductor Engineering

AI For Circuit Design Quality, Productivity, And Advanced-Node Mapping

The future of circuit design, encompassing analog, RF/5G, and custom electronic circuits, is set to be revolutionized by the integration of generative AI tools. These advanced tools will not only ...
Electronic Design

What’s the Difference Between Analog and Digital Circuits in PCB Design?

Analog circuit design guidelines. Digital circuit design guidelines. Differences in the guidelines between the two. Several products in the electronics industry require both analog and digital printed ...