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19 Dec

Securing the Future: Our Commitment to ITAR and CMMC Compliance

By Kyle Hunter UncategorizedNo Comments 0

Securing the Future: Our Commitment to ITAR and CMMC Compliance Elevating Aerospace and Defense Technology Standards MicroType Engineering is on a strategic mission to achieve compliance with critical regulatory standards – ITAR registration, NIST 800.171 compliance, and CMMC Level 2 certification. By integrating PreVeil’s cloud-based file sharing and email service into our processes, we’re reinforcing our commitment to security in handling sensitive defense-related information. Understanding ITAR, NIST 800.171, and CMMC ITAR (International Traffic in Arms

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19 Dec

Elevating Standards: Our Journey to AS9100 Certification

By Kyle Hunter UncategorizedNo Comments 0

Elevating Standards: Our AS9100 Certification Journey Paving the Way for Aerospace Engineering Excellence At MicroType Engineering, we actively pursue excellence and quality in every project. Our journey towards AS9100 certification marks a significant milestone. This certification will revolutionize our capabilities in electronics and firmware design, enhancing our production processes and expanding our reach in the aerospace industry. Discover how our latest technological advancements are shaping the future of electronics design and assembly. Understanding AS9100 AS9100

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16 Dec

Enhancing Precision and Quality: MicroType Engineering’s Latest Technological Advancements

By Kyle Hunter UncategorizedNo Comments 0

New Advanced Circuit Board Assembly Equipment Introduction At MicroType Engineering, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of technological innovation in electronics design and assembly. Our commitment to high-quality, high-reliability, and precision is unwavering. In our continuous pursuit of excellence, we are excited to announce the acquisition of three new pieces of advanced circuit board assembly equipment: a Baron Blakeslee vapor degreaser, a MPM momentum printer with built-in Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), and a

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12 May

The Usage and Function of TVS Diodes in Circuit Protection

By Kyle Hunter Circuit Design1 Comment 0

The Usage and Function of TVS Diodes in Circuit Protection Introduction Hey there! Today, we’re going to talk about Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes. These little components are the superheroes of the electronics world, protecting your circuits against dangerous voltage spikes. Join me as we explore the nitty-gritty of TVS diodes, what makes them tick, and how to make the most of them in your circuit designs.   TVS Diodes: A Closer Look TVS diodes

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13 Sep

DC Bias Effect in Ceramic Capacitors

By Kyle Hunter UncategorizedNo Comments 0

This article, The DC Bias Effect in Ceramic Capacitors, is based on the above YouTube video. My aim with this is to provide the same content, but more detailed, in a written form. Please watch the video above for a different style of the same basic info.   Background This topic is unique to all of the other articles and videos that I have made up to this point. The reason being, this affects virtually

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27 Jul

Designing ESD Protection Circuits

By Kyle Hunter Circuit Design1 Comment 3

I recently began a livestream series on the MicroType Engineering YouTube channel. It is called the “Live Lecture Series”. The theme of this series, as you can guess from the title, is to go into a specific topic in a livestream format. The second topic that I cover is “Designing ESD Protection Circuits”. Users submit questions to an online form that I go over and answer at the end of the lecture. I am always

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07 Jul

Microcontroller vs Microprocessor – Practical Differences

By Kyle Hunter Circuit DesignNo Comments 2

I’ve recently started a livestream series on the MicroType Engineering YouTube channel. It is called the “Live Lecture Series”. The theme of this series, as you can guess from the title, is to go into a specific topic in a livestream format. The first topic that I cover is “Microprocessor vs Microcontroller”. Users submit questions to an online form that I go over and answer at the end of the lecture. I am always looking

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14 Feb

Buck Regulator Design For Conducted Emissions

By Kyle Hunter Uncategorized1 Comment 1

DC/DC Buck Regulator Design For Conducted Emissions Introduction One of the most important considerations when designing a DC/DC buck (step-down) switching regulator is conducted emissions. Due to the switching nature of these converters, there will be large transients on the input side of the regulator. Often, the main power input to a PCB goes directly into a buck. The switching speed of most bucks is less than a few MHz’s. Conducted emissions standards typically encompasses

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22 Dec

Rise Time and Series Resistors: EMC For Everyone 2

By Kyle Hunter UncategorizedNo Comments 1

Rise Time and Series Resistors Introduction When designing electronics, people tend to think that the raw data rate of a signal rules all. The thought is, the faster the data rate, the harder it is to have good Signal Integrity. A higher data rate will have worse Electromagnetic emissions. While this certainly can be true, it is also a gross oversimplification. Often, one of the most significant factors of whether or not a signal will

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03 Oct

Lithium Ion Battery Charger Circuit: Load Sharing

By Kyle Hunter Uncategorized2 Comments 4

In today’s world of ever shrinking electronics, there is a constant push for incorporating lithium ion batteries into products. There are many intricacies to handle when designing a safe and effective battery scheme. I previously discussed some of the safety/protection aspects of lithium ion battery design. I have not yet discussed lithium ion battery charger circuits. This article will cover some of the best practices for load sharing of lithium ion battery circuits. What you

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