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There is an old joke about a man who walks out of an electronics store with a brand-new computer that he just purchased. He has a broad smile on his face and is proud of his purchase. That is when he looks up and sees a plane overhead with a banner trailing behind it advertising […]

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a problem for many electronic devices. It’s also very common. Because of that, all devices need to be protected from ESD. You need to have measures in place to ensure that the devices you produce are not at risk. One way to achieve this is to comply with the ESD 20.20 […]

Anyone working with circuit boards needs to know how to read resistors’ resistance values to prevent errors such as burned-out LEDs or microprocessor overheating. Today, color codes on resistors follow the international standard in IEC 60062, but that wasn’t always the case. In the 1920s and 1930s, companies such as the RMA (Radio Manufacturer’s Association) […]

The microchip has a long history and has subsequently come a long way since its inception. While a recent microchip shortage has affected a range of industries, it hasn’t always been this way. The journey this critical piece of technology has taken is fascinating and worth following. To illustrate the progression of this technology and […]

Counterfeit electronic parts—not something you want to have show up in your workshop. But between 2021 and 2022, the number of reported electronic components increased significantly. Many more go unreported or, worse, unnoticed. Detecting and avoiding counterfeit parts is vital. Counterfeit parts can cause premature system failures, reduced quality, and even safety issues. If you […]

Ah, the semiconductor. Without this marvel of modern science, it’s highly doubtful that we’d be in an age of ubiquitous technology as we are now. From smartphones to medical equipment, it’s no surprise that modern lives have become heavily dependent on semiconductors. But you may be surprised to learn just how many different ways these […]

Semiconductor chips are the foundation for almost all modern technology. While they are so commonplace that they are often taken for granted, the semiconductor chip shortage has shown the harmful effects taking them for granted can have. In this article, we will discuss the most common categorizations of semiconductor chips and expand on their uses. […]

Nowadays, chips aren’t just found in computers, but in everything. Your games console, smart home, even your kitchen gadgets use semiconductor chips. Yet, the United States produces relatively few semiconductors, despite how common they are in industries and everyday life. Around a quarter of all semiconductors are made in China. Today, only about 12% of […]

Are you familiar with the CHIPS Act? You’ve heard of it but don’t know the specifics of this legislation. Don’t worry—we’re here to help! In this blog post, we’ll go over the basics of the CHIPS Act, providing an easy-to-understand overview of this complex piece of legislation. We’ll explain what it is, why it was […]

Disruptions in the global supply chain have grown to become a major threat across industries. The severity of the worldwide chip shortage went up a notch in 2021, and even as we head into 2023, it looks as though manufacturers and consumers will continue feeling the impact. Even as the shortage subsides, businesses must prepare […]