PCB antenna impaired by copper fill and other attenuation sources. We have all seen Printed Circuit Board (PCB) antennas: those squiggly bits of traces on PCBs connected often to a Bluetooth, WiFi ...

These days, when it comes to GPS devices the antenna is typically part of the package. But what better opportunity for [Pepijn] to learn how to make a GPS antenna from scratch for a badge add-on? A… ...

The AT86RF231’s Antenna Diversity feature provides a solution to improve network reliability. Microchip has tested this reference design. It comes with a bill of materials (BOM), schematics, assembly ...

AUTODESK EAGLE is a scriptable electronic design automation application with schematic capture, printed circuit board (pcb) layout, auto-router and computer-aided manufacturing features. EAGLE stands ...

Understanding key schematic design fundamentals is of utmost importance when beginning a PCB design project. This foundation of knowledge begins with what a schematic is and its main purpose. Creating ...

The design cycle is a little different when the product is wireless and requires an antenna. Antennas change the design process, because it needs to be located with care, in the best position on the ...

This series of articles discusses the different steps of PCB development from the basics of creating a design schematic with specific requirements, to finalizing a board and preparing it for ...