Simon Mugo Apr 22,2024 3749

An Introduction to Battery Cells Protection Methods

IntroductionBatteries are one of the crucial power backup devices in modern technology systems. They play key roles in powering electric cars, home appliances, lighting systems, and many others. The m...

Simon Mugo Apr 22,2024 13731

Testing of the Battery Capacity: Definition, Working Principle, and Why Carry Out Battery Capacity

IntroductionBattery systems are entitle_d to routine and periodic maintenance. The measurement of several battery specifications and characteristics, such as the temperature, current, voltage, interna...

Simon Mugo Mar 26,2024 4422

Electrochemical Cell Designing: Definition, Types, Representation, and Cell Potential Calculation

IntroductionThere exists a potential difference between the two cells’ electrodes. The maximum potential difference between the two electrodes is referred to as the electromotive force abbreviated as ...

Mia Mar 22,2024 7553

How to Choose the PCB Stackup for Your Needs?

In the process of PCBWay's continuous efforts to improve and enhance our services, we are pleased to announce that our rigid board stackup information has been updated, now offering a total of 318 opt...

Stackup Multi-layer PCB

Mia Mar 20,2024 14287

Solder Mask VS Paste Mask

Solder mask is an essential process in PCB manufacturing. When you see a colored layer on the PCB, that is the solder mask. Solder mask is a negative output, so after the shape of the solder resist la...

Solder Mask Paste Mask Solder Paste

Simon Mugo Mar 16,2024 4164

Techniques for Controlling Harmonics to Reduce Distortion in PCBs

IntroductionThe earliest method of controlling problems associated with harmonics involved the use of a single-tuned filter, which offered a lower impedance path for the harmonic currents. Interesting...

Simon Mugo Mar 10,2024 4222

The Significance of Transient Suppressors in Energy Devices

IntroductionWhen working with power electronic devices, we hope that the direct and alternating current devices are powered by circuits that receive purely regulated voltages and currents. Some of the...

Simon Mugo Feb 23,2024 6347

Relays Part 9: Reed Relays

IntroductionThe first idea about reed relays came into existence around 1922 when a professor who worked at Leningrad Electrotechnical University proposed it. His idea was about a contract that was co...

Simon Mugo Feb 10,2024 27257

Relays Part 8: Latching Relays

IntroductionAs discussed earlier, a relay is defined as an electrical switch made up of inputs and terminals of operation used to carry out single or multiple signal controls in electrical circu...

Mia Jan 29,2024 9788

Why do Multi-layer PCBs Always Have an Even Number of Layers?

The number of layers in a printed circuit board (PCB) can be classified into single-layer (1 layer), double-layer (2 layers), and multi-layer. The number of layers in multi-layer PCBs is not restricte...

Multi-layer PCB Layers Even number

Simon Mugo Jan 17,2024 8575

Relays Part 7: Differential Relays

IntroductionToo many types of relays are used in the area of power systems. Among these many relays is the protective relay that finds great significance and uses in electrical devices such as generat...

Simon Mugo Jan 15,2024 23637

Relays Part 6: Distance Relays Important Theory

IntroductionSeveral types of protective relays exist, and distance relays are one of them. Distance relay is a relay that is significant in the area of power electronics. It utilises the feeder point ...

Simon Mugo Dec 20,2023 6095

Relays Part 5: Special Terms Frequently Used in Protective Relays

IntroductionIn part four of this series, we introduced the basic theories of protective relays in electrical systems. Several terms were used and some of us might find it difficult to understand them ...

Simon Mugo Dec 12,2023 10717

Relays Part 4: The Protective Relay Basic Theory

IntroductionPower electronic relays are important components when it comes to controlling voltages and currents in an electrical circuit by involving a low-power signal. There exist so many different ...

PCBWay Nov 23,2023 23114

What are Bare and Zero PCBs? | PCB Knowledge

What is a Bare PCB?A bare PCB, also referred to blank PCB, is a type of printed circuit board that does not have any electronic components installed on it. These boards typically feature substrate, co...

Simon Mugo Nov 19,2023 5903

Relays Part 3: Important and Common Relay Specifications that an Engineer Must Know

IntroductionIt is essential to take seriously the relay specifications listed on their datasheets. They are not just numbers, and a sound engineer must work with them if they need to achieve quality. ...

Mia Nov 13,2023 7854

The Difference between Aluminum PCB and FR4 PCB

With the continuous development of electronic technology, the application of PCBs has become increasingly widespread. PCBs are integral components of electronic devices, playing crucial roles in vario...

Aluminum PCB FR4 PCB

PCBWay Nov 10,2023 8286

LEDs: From Basics to Special Types | PCB Knowledge

LEDs, short for Light Emitting Diodes, are semiconductor devices that efficiently convert electrical energy into light, in contrast to less efficient incandescent light bulbs that produce light throug...

Simon Mugo Nov 07,2023 10179

Relays Part 2: Types of Relays

ElevatorA good engineer would like to control the switching and protection of the electrical circuit. One of the basic components to use in such functions is the relay, and for this article, we will i...

PCBWay Oct 27,2023 5389

PCB High-Speed Design Basics | PCB Knowledge

Have you ever noticed that when we introduce some PCB designs or techniques like back drilling or teardrops, we can often see a sentence like “it can be applied to high-speed application”? But how muc...

high-speed design