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How are big FPGA (and other) boards designed? Tips and Tricks

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Many useful tips to design complex boards. Explained by Marko Hoepken. Thank you very much Marko.

How To 3D Print a Model of Your PCB | Step by Step

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A tutorial about how to create a PCB 3D model from DXF file and how to 3D print it. This is a super nice and simple way to check PCB dimensions and position of critical elements such connectors or mounting holes before you send your PCB to production.

How to design perfect switching power supply | Buck regulator explained

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How does a switching power supply work? Signals and components explained, buck regulator differences, how do they work, which one to use, … By Carmen Parisi. Thank you very much Carmen Links: – Carmen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carpar/ – Carmen’s presentation: https://welldoneblogfedevel.files.wordpress.com/2022/12/design-troubleshooting-tips-for-your-switching-regulator.pdf – FEDEVEL courses: https://courses.fedevel.com/

How to minimize noise in your OP AMP and ADC circuits

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How to calculate, simulate, measure and filter noise in circuits with operational amplifier and with AD converters. Explained by Arthur Kay from Texas Instruments. Thank you Arthur. Links: – TI Precision Labs: ADCs https://training.ti.com/ti-precision-labs-adcs?HQS=asc-dcc-padc-null-amb-pp-youtube_feranec_adcs-wwe_int – TINA-TI analog simulation program https://www.ti.com/tool/TINA-TI?HQS=asc-dcc-padc-null-amb-evm-youtube_feranec_tina-wwe_int – PSPICE-FOR-TI design and simulation tool https://www.ti.com/tool/PSPICE-FOR-TI?HQS=asc-dcc-padc-null-amb-evm-youtube_feranec_pspice-wwe_int – Operational Amplifier Noise book https://www.amazon.com/Operational-Amplifier-Noise-Techniques-Analyzing/dp/0750685255 – Analog Engineer’s Pocket Reference Guide https://www.ti.com/amplifier-circuit/analog-engineers-pocket-reference-guide.html?HQS=asc-dcc-padc-null-amb-ebook-youtube_feranec-wwe_int – FEDEVEL courses: https://courses.fedevel.com/

How to Make Custom ESP32 Board in 3 Hours | Full Tutorial

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In this tutorial you will learn how to draw schematic, do PCB layout, manufacture your board and programming. Learn more about electronics, check out our online courses: https://courses.fedevel.com/

When a Signal Hits The End of a PCB Track – What happens? | Reflections by Eric Bogatin

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Ringing caused by reflections can be fixed. What is happening and what to do? Explained by Eric Bogatin. Thank you Eric. Links: – Software used in the video: https://www.bethesignal.com/bogatin/vrpw3016-yoshi-animations-reflections-p-1072.html – Signal Integrity Academy (use FEDSI – 3 months free): https://www.bethesignal.com/bogatin/3monthsubscription.php – FEDEVEL courses: https://courses.fedevel.com/

TIP: You can have crosstalk on boards running at low frequency #hw_tip #001

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I have decided to refresh my hardware design tips. The first one is related to randomly crashing and freezing boards and to boards with a weird behavior. Have you ever had a problem with crosstalk? How did you solve it? Links: – What Every PCB Designer Should Know – Crosstalk Explained (with Eric Bogatin) https://youtu.be/EF7SxgcDfCo – Understanding Crosstalk in PCB Layout – You may wish you knew this before (with Eric Bogatin) https://youtu.be/5EeQPxRdurk – 3 Simple Tips To Improve Signals on Your PCB – A Big Difference https://youtu.be/CDJn-35W8sg – FEDEVEL courses: https://courses.fedevel.com/