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Introducing Curved Traces in Flux

Whether you’re routing high-speed buses, fine-tuning antennas, or laying out clean RF filters, sharp 90º or even 45º angles can be a serious bottleneck. Now, you can create precisely curved elbows across entire nets—or dial them in trace by trace—with full control over radius, inheritance, and overrides.

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April 3, 2025
What Is a Zener Diode? an Essential Breakdown

What Is a Zener Diode? an Essential Breakdown

The blog offers an in-depth look at Zener diodes, highlighting their crucial role in voltage regulation and stability in electronic circuits. It covers their basic principles, applications, and the challenges faced in their usage.

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November 20, 2023
What Is the Science Behind Push Button Switches and How They Work

What Is the Science Behind Push Button Switches and How They Work

Think you're familiar with the push button and its symbol? Prepare to be surprised! Join us in our latest blog post where we unravel the intricate science behind every press, click, and circuit, revealing the complexities hidden in the simplicity of a push button switch.

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September 28, 2023
Protection Circuit 101: Securing Your Electronics from Overcurrent and Short Circuits

Protection Circuit 101: Securing Your Electronics from Overcurrent and Short Circuits

Electronics, whether in a phone or an industrial motor, face potential threats from unchecked electrical currents. Our guide introduces protection circuits, the essential safeguards that monitor and respond to such electrical anomalies.

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September 23, 2023
Understanding the Fundamentals: MOSFET Basics for Beginners

Understanding the Fundamentals: MOSFET Basics for Beginners

The blog delves into the essentials of MOSFETs, a cornerstone in electrical engineering, highlighting their voltage-controlled nature and efficiency. It contrasts MOSFETs with BJTs and JFETs and explains pivotal parameters like Vgs and Vd. Their low power consumption, versatility, and role in modern electronics are underscored."

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September 21, 2023
Understanding the Flyback Diode: Your Essential Guide to Functionality and Why You Need One

Understanding the Flyback Diode: Your Essential Guide to Functionality and Why You Need One

Managing inductive loads in electronics can pose challenges due to voltage spikes. The flyback diode serves as a protective component, preventing damage to delicate parts like transistors. This article dives deep into its functionality, types, and real-world applications.

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September 18, 2023
LM741 Pinout: A Deep Dive into a Classic Op Amp

LM741 Pinout: A Deep Dive into a Classic Op Amp

The blog post provides an in-depth look at the LM741 pinout diagram, explaining the functions of each pin, including inverting and non-inverting inputs, and comparing the LM741 to the LM324. It also covers various applications of the LM741 as an amplifier and a comparator.

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September 14, 2023