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CurrentBody LED Face Mask Teardown CurrentBody LED Face Mask Teardown

Exploring red light therapy mask tech—what’s inside, how it works, and if a DIY version is possible.

Image of How to Share Your New (and Previous) Custom PCB Orders How to Share Your New (and Previous) Custom PCB Orders

There are ways to share your previously ordered or your current PCB Builder/DKRed designs. This blog will show you how.

Image of How to Re-Order Your Previous Custom PCBs How to Re-Order Your Previous Custom PCBs

When you need to reorder your previously ordered PCB originally obtained through DigiKey’s PCB Builder or DKRed, this blog will show you how.

Deep Dive into PCB Manufacturing: Fiber Laser Engraving Deep Dive into PCB Manufacturing: Fiber Laser Engraving

Learn the advantages of fiber laser engraving for creating intricate PCB layouts, with benefits in precision, speed, and environmental impact.

Tackling Dendritic Issues in Soldering Tackling Dendritic Issues in Soldering

Dendritic growth can cause shorts and circuit failure. Discover the best practices to prevent dendrite formation when soldering PCBs.

Deep Dive into PCB Manufacturing Techniques: Chemical Etching Deep Dive into PCB Manufacturing Techniques: Chemical Etching

Curious about how PCBs are made? This article explains why the chemical etching process is a favored method for producing detailed, multi-layered boards.

Robot Beehive Mover Robot Beehive Mover

Learn how a team of engineering students designed and built a robot beehive mover, complete with GPS, Bluetooth, and PCB design using OrCAD.

Deep Dive Into PCB Manufacturing Techniques Milling Deep Dive Into PCB Manufacturing Techniques: Milling

Looking to prototype your next circuit board? PCB milling might be the perfect solution. Learn how it works.

Image of KiCon 2023 - Why Does DigiKey Promote KiCad KiCon 2023 - Why Does DigiKey Promote KiCad?

KiCon 2023 - a gathering of like-minded people in the tech industry sharing their knowledge of KiCad, where DigiKey could explain their support of the software.

Ground Loops: What They Are and How To Avoid Them Ground Loops: What They Are and How To Avoid Them

Learn how to combat ground loop interference and enhance signal integrity in your electronic designs. Enhance your circuit designs and minimize interference!

Image of How to Improve Chiplet and WLCSP Assembly Yields Using Precision Tape and Reel Carriers How to Improve Chiplet and WLCSP Assembly Yields Using Precision Tape and Reel Carriers Publish Date: 2023-07-28

Designers can improve chiplet and WLCSP assembly yields using polycarbonate precision tape carriers and pressure-sensitive adhesive cover tapes.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

From Solderless Breadboard to Soldered Circuit with Becky Stern From Solderless Breadboard to Soldered Circuit with Becky Stern

Soldering your circuit will allow you to make your project more durable & smaller, and it’s a smart step towards designing your own circuit board and enclosure.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on Digi-Key's Website Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website

Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.

Assembling the Digi-Keyer Assembling the Digi-Keyer

Make learning Morse code easier by standardizing the DITs, DAHs, and spaces, while an optional microcontroller and display shows the decoded ‎characters.

Image of How to Select and Use PC Board Supports to Ensure Cost-Effective and Reliable Electronic Products How to Select and Use PC Board Supports to Ensure Cost-Effective and Reliable Electronic Products Publish Date: 2023-02-10

Use injection molded snap lock pc board supports rated for UL 94V-0 and V-1 that meet SAE J1639 for cost-effective assembly of reliable electronic systems.

Image of Know Your Breadboards and Prototype Boards to Ensure a Smooth Project Start Know Your Breadboards and Prototype Boards to Ensure a Smooth Project Start

Using solderless breadboards and protoboards for circuit evaluation, designers can quickly test a design idea.

Image of DigiKey to Match KiCad Donations DigiKey to Match KiCad Donations

DigiKey is matching donations to the KiCad project up to $15K.

PCB Art - Byte Sized Engineering PCB Art - Byte Sized Engineering

Learn to make PCB art with Zachary Hipps from Byte Syzed Engineering.

Start Building Cleaner Perfboard Projects Using These Simple Tips Start Building Cleaner Perfboard Projects Using These Simple Tips

Moving from a breadboard to a perfboard can be intimidating. It involves soldering and creating traces using short pieces of wire, which can quickly get messy.