Meet Nikola Tesla: Inventor of the Induction Motor, Polyphase Electricity, Fluorescent Lighting, and the Tesla Coil
A holder of 308 patents across 27 countries and five continents, Nikola Tesla, helped revolutionize the electrical world. The Serbian-American inventor’s time with Thomas Edison and Westinghouse gave rise to some of his greatest creations—eventually leading to his own electric company: Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing. How did Tesla’s scientific…Read More
Fusion 360 2020 Year in Review
With a total of 35 product updates and tons of new features in 2020, we made major strides in maturing the tools you need to be successful.Read More
3D PCB Design and Analysis: The Benefits of MCAD and ECAD
Most printed circuit board (PCB) designers are familiar with utilizing different software for a singular project. Differing PCB software can hinder efficient 3D electronic design, manifest miscommunication, and stall functionality. Let’s explore the three main benefits of using PCB design software to combine ECAD (electronic computer-aided design) and MCAD (mechanical…Read More
Noise Engineering’s Founders Learned PCB Design From Scratch
The story of how Stephen McCaul and Kris Kaiser founded cult-favorite Euro Rack synthesizer brand, Noise Engineering.Read More
ECAD/MCAD Collaboration: 3 Reasons Why Every Electronics Designer Needs MCAD Software
« Back to Blog home page The product development process has changed. Gone are the days of designing in our separate boxes, passing PCBs and enclosures down the line. These days, if you’re developing in ECAD, you’ll likely need MCAD as well — whether it’s to throw together an enclosure,…Read More
Incorporating Logic Gates in Your Next Electronic Circuit Part 2
« Back to Blog home page Logic gates are the fundamental building blocks of digital electronic circuits. They follow Boolean Algebra rules, which are very easy to understand and implement for everyone—including beginner-level designers. They help circuits make decisions, so they form a significant chunk of the microprocessor and microcontroller…Read More
Incorporating Logic Gates in Your Next Electronic Circuit Part 1
« Back to Blog home page Are you looking for a detailed guide to incorporating logic gates in your next electronic circuit design project? If yes, then you’re in the right place. This blog post will take you through the various types of logic gates and teach you how to…Read More
What is a FET?
« Back to Blog home page A Field Effect Transistor (FET) is a three-terminal Active semiconductor device, where the output current is controlled by an electric field generated by the input voltage. FETs are also known as unipolar transistors because, unlike bipolar transistors, FETs only have either electrons or holes…Read More
Transistors 101: A Detailed Introduction to Using Transistors
« Back to Blog home page Transistors are one of the most commonly used elements in electronic circuits. Their ease of use and simple working principle is what makes them popular among electronic designers. They mainly perform two functions: switching and amplification. You just need a few calculations to introduce…Read More
How to Choose the Right Resistor
« Back to Blog home pageEverything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Resistor for Your First PCB Design Project Are you planning to start on your first PCB design? There are so many types of components that you’ll end up using, but none can beat the infamous of…Read More
When Skills Meet Career Growth — What Does the Modern Electrical Engineer Look Like?
« Back to Blog home page The world of engineering is evolving, as new advances help shape the way humans interact with technology every day. The last decade has welcomed new electrical engineering innovations at a rapid pace, and without the help of extensive research and development, these advancements wouldn’t…Read More