Why? The solder transfers heat to all the pins at once and you can easily remove the component. Do not worry to short all the pins with a lot of solder. It can be easily removed. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If …
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TIP #088: Add “PCB only” components into your schematic (mounting holes, fiducials, …)
Why? You do not want to forget them, but you do not want to have them in BOM. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If you would like to be notified when this book is ready, just fill out this form >
Read More »TIP #087: Use board version number in the project name and in the PCB file name
Why? Sometimes you may need to open two different versions of the same board and you would like to know what version you are looking at. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If you would like to be notified when this book is …
Read More »TIP #086: After you finish a project, print schematic into PDF
Why? Anyone can simply open and see the schematic. Also, opening a PDF is much quicker than opening a CAD system. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If you would like to be notified when this book is ready, just fill out this …
Read More »TIP #085: If you don’t have space on PCB, consider to use stands off components
Why? You can place components under them. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If you would like to be notified when this book is ready, just fill out this form >
Read More »TIP #084: Place hot components on the top
Why? Heat goes up. Also it may be easier to connect them to one big heatsink. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If you would like to be notified when this book is ready, just fill out this form >
Read More »Starting with OrCAD and Cadence Allegro PCB – Tutorial for Beginners
For everyone who would like to learn how to start with OrCad and Cadence Allegro PCB. You can watch this video for free at Udemy or you can watch it on youtube: You will create a simple LED circuit. The course videos are step-by-step and even if you are new …
Read More »TIP: #083 Be aware of different connect styles used to connect through hole pins or VIAs
Why? For example wrong connect style can make soldering very hard or it can limit maximum current. Note: This is a tip from my new book which I am preparing. If you would like to be notified when this book is ready, just fill out this form >
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How to download Altium templates – PCIE card, COM Express, PC104 and other form factors
Altium has a lot of free templates for different form factors. For example, if you need to design a PCIE card, you don't have to create it. You can download it.
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Length Matching in Altium
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