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TIP #037: Use “.Checked PCB” “.Checked SCH” as component parameters
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February 17, 2017
TIP #033: If you can, try using leaded tin when repairing during debugging or testing
3171+ video views
February 13, 2017
TIP #029: Be sure you connect enough pins on connector to carry high currents
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February 7, 2017
TIP #026: If you are new in memory layout, do not place memory chips too close to CPU
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February 2, 2017
TIP #025: Try to use as big gap / clearance between signals as possible
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February 1, 2017
TIP #024: Place Reference point (the x=0,y=0 point) of a footprint for …
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January 31, 2017
TIP #022: Place ESD protection as close as possible to the connectors
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January 27, 2017
TIP #019: Always be sure that the pin numbers in schematic are pointing to …
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January 24, 2017
TIP #017: For complex boards, always build minimum 3, but rather 5 prototypes
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January 20, 2017
TIP #016: Using series termination resistors may help to lower possible crosstalk
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January 19, 2017
TIP #015: Create a TODO file to list the changes for the next board version
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January 18, 2017
TIP #014: If you have an exposed pad on your component, consider …
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January 17, 2017
TIP #013: Be aware if a connector should be placed directly on the edge …
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January 16, 2017
TIP #010: Once you name a net, always copy and paste its name. Never re-write it manually.
6747+ video views
January 11, 2017
TIP #006: Always create specific schematic symbol for every component type
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January 6, 2017
TIP #001: You can have crosstalk even on a board running at a low frequency
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January 1, 2017
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December 6, 2016
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29394+ video views
May 31, 2016
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5656+ video views
May 5, 2016
DDR3 layout vs Memory chip fitting
April 18, 2016
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October 14, 2015
Forum for Everyone Interested in Schematic & PCB Design
September 7, 2015
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June 29, 2015
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April 15, 2015
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February 23, 2015
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November 10, 2014
Altium Training – Advanced High Speed Design
August 6, 2014
DDR3 Length Matching – Rules
June 30, 2014
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April 4, 2014
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March 21, 2014
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February 20, 2014
ARM DDR3 Memory testing
February 1, 2014
Learn to Design your own OS booting ARM board
December 18, 2013
8 Steps Schematic Checking Procedure
November 25, 2013
Extreme wiring
November 19, 2013
Checking your PCB from a Mechanical point of view
November 14, 2013
Hardware Design Directory Template
October 14, 2013
3 STEPS How to determine / calculate number of PCB layers
September 17, 2013
Community website for HW Design
September 16, 2013
Online Advanced PCB Layout Course, by Motherboard Designer
September 11, 2013
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August 14, 2013
Design your own Intel x86 motherboard
July 31, 2013
Advanced PCB Layout (Video) – Lesson 8 of Schematic & PCB Design Course
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June 19, 2013
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June 6, 2013
Advanced PCB Layout – Step by Step
April 18, 2013
Testing in Environmental chamber
January 10, 2013
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December 15, 2012
HW Development Directory Structure and File Backup Setup
November 28, 2012
4 companies I found useful during HW Design
November 3, 2012
A cut through PCB with 50um tracks – Pictures
September 5, 2012
SO-DIMM DDR3 Length Matching Diagram
May 11, 2012
6 Altium Tutorials for newbies
April 27, 2012
Interview for EEWEB
March 14, 2012
Hardware Design – Directory Template Tree
March 7, 2012
Altium Designer – Testing Satellite Vault (Screenshots)
February 14, 2012
5 Tips for better Schematic checking
January 20, 2012
8 Essential tools for a Hardware Design Engineer
November 19, 2011
7 TIPS How to Become a Good Hardware Design Engineer
October 21, 2011
TI C6A816x Computer on Module
September 29, 2011
Altium Designer – 3D Model and Real PCB side by side
September 16, 2011
How to design PCB stackup
August 15, 2011
Altium Designer – Print 3D pictures into PDF
August 10, 2011
DDR3 memory mirroring – PCB layout
June 15, 2011
DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 – PCB layout examples
February 24, 2011
Altium Designer Tutorial – Nets / Components browsing / probing in schematic and PCB
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November 24, 2010
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November 24, 2010