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How to design this kind of blade antenna? How does it even work?
I've recently stumbled upon this kind of blade antenna:
And I'm wondering how does it work? The entire thing seems to be made of CNC milled / cast metal, making the radiating element and the ground ...
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Decreasing manufacturing variance in analogue designs
I'm designing some modular sensors for my company's internal testing. Most are analogue, with a sensor (PT100, current shunt, pressure transducer etc), some interfacing (REF200 based PT100 circuit for ...
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Still 1000 hours of lifetime [closed]
I am familiar with the famous Phoebus cartel of the companies Osram, Philips and GE, but this cartel began its operation in 1924 and lasted at most to the World War II. In the second half of the 20th ...
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Using Beaglebone Black to prototype commercial product
I am designing a system and it's safe to say I am a little out of my depth. The requirements of the project are as follows;
drive 7" WVGA touch screen and generate graphics
4-20mA input
3 x 4-20mA ...
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Should I avoid BGA?
I am designing a board and have found that a BGA component is cheaper than the larger footprint. I am curious if I should be reluctant to implement a BGA with regard to extra steps during ...
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how to purchase simple custom devices with low quantities? [closed]
We have need for a few simple devices, mostly as adapters and connectors between other devices.
One example is:
6-pin Molex connector with 20-30V between two pins
24V to 12V DC-DC voltage converter
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How can I evaluate or speculate on a part's production lifetime for long term part sourcing?
Suppose I have an idea for a product, where if it were successful, would be in production for 5-10 years. How can I make decisions on what parts to use now such that they will still be available to ...
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How can I go from prototype to commercial product?
I have made many designs that I would consider "professional grade", but in reality they are still just prototypes. I have used professional board fabs and professional population, but what I haven't ...
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