This can refer to the design of the actual transistors inside an IC. That is also called IC layout.
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SMD vs. Through-hole components in high vibration environments
This is more of a opinion question than a information question. I am designing some boards that will be working near decent sized actuators, so I ask you, what is more resistant a 0805 SMD or a 7mm ...
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Does PCB artwork affect operation and how is the effect validated?
Sometimes PCB designers will draw some art on unused PCB areas. Like here and here.
Looks great, but does this affect schema functioning? According to answers to this question an entirely isolated ...
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safe to use an unshielded jack for 10Mbps Ethernet?
I have a hardware device which includes Ethernet connectivity. I have a surface-mount Ethernet jack, with top entry (as opposed to right-angle). Part number is RIA Connect AJS03B8813, if that helps. ...
