Passives & Parts

The significantly increased performance of modern electronics, especially in the areas of wireless and power, are putting pressure on the passives, discretes, and magnetics to keep up. Many circuit designers are not aware of the additional issues involved in the creation of the latest designs using wide-bandgap semiconductors and digital control methodologies.

Passives & Parts

Shielding Solutions Bring EM Isolation and Protection

Sept. 23, 2024

Careful attention to shielding from the earliest stages of project development will result in a better-functioning product that will sail through EMC testing.

Wireless

The Microwaves & RF Industry Converges at IMS 2024

May 10, 2024

Learn about the latest in components, MMICs/RFICs, PCB tech, CAD software, and RF test at the industry’s main event in Washington, D.C.

Components

RF Components Form the Backbone of the Wireless Infrastructure

April 29, 2024

The incredibly complex and crowded spectrum would be unmanageable without the RF devices and components that populate the circuit boards in systems supporting its functionality...

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Interconnect Insights

Oct. 24, 2023

Technologies for high-speed and high-frequency interconnects are constantly improving--keep up with them here.

Components

In Praise of the Basics: Passives, Discretes, Magnetics, Wires, and Packaging

Oct. 24, 2023

No matter how sophisticated the software and how fast and powerful the logic, without the rest of the components, wiring, and packaging, nothing would work.

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Passive Components

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Capacitors and resistors are among the most basic of electronic components. Nevertheless, these passive parts are often critical to overall system functionality.

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Wire & Cable, Busbars, and Vias

Oct. 23, 2023

Cables, wires, vias, and busbars are what we use to move power and data around and between electronic systems. These critical connections are often underconsidered, yet they are...

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Magnetics: Transformers & Inductors

Oct. 23, 2023

Magnetic components are often overlooked, yet are critical to the performance of your power circuitry.

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Discrete Transistors & Diodes

Oct. 23, 2023

Discrete components and similar basic board-level devices are in a state of disruptive growth, fomented by both material and topology advances. Knowing your tech is critical in...

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PCB Tools and Technology

Oct. 16, 2023

Check out the latest articles covering printed circuit board technology, methodologies and development tools.