What is a punched hole? Should I use the drilled hole diameter or the finished hole diameter? I bet you’re thinking of those questions when trying to create your PCB land pattern for a through-hole component. At SnapEDA, our engineers analyzed different through-hole land patterns to help you produce the best libraries for your designs.…
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Using electricity to stimulate the brain: An interview with Humm’s Head of Product Development
Read moreHave you ever wanted to boost your focus for greater productivity and alertness? Humm is a hardware device that uses tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) with the aim of improving working memory. Their goal? To help people learn things faster – whether it’s a new programming language or musical instrument. Among their early customers is…
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Over 200,000 Samtec Connector Models Now Available
Read moreWe’re thrilled to share that we’ve teamed up with Samtec, a global manufacturer of connectors, to release over 200,000 high quality connector symbols & footprints for their products. With these new connector models, engineers can now easily discover, and integrate Samtec products. Connector models are highly sought-after by our community, because they are incredibly time-consuming…
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How to use search filters for finding CAD models
Read moreSearching for a part in SnapEDA has gotten easier! With our new search filters, engineers can find the parts they’re looking for much faster. Based on popular request, you can now filter your searches by: Data availability Datasheet Symbol Footprint 3D model Simulation model Manufacturer Compliance Stock availability To start using the search filter, follow…
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Top 5 Texas Instruments Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps)
Read moreAn operational amplifier or widely known as Op Amp is a device consisting of inverting and non-inverting inputs with an output gain voltage. From the name itself, this device is mainly used to amplify a signal and it can also be used as a voltage comparator, filter, and voltage follower (buffer). If you are choosing…
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Schematic Symbols for Integrated Circuits
Read morePin naming, pin setting, and pin arrangement are the 3 most important factors to consider in creating a good symbol for your IC devices, being the primary element in schematic drawings. These factors will help designers create a direct and functional design to produce the desired electrical behavior. At SnapEDA, after many years of feedback…
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SnapEDA launches new 3D viewer
Read moreWe’re excited to share that we have launched a new and improved 3D viewer for our parts. It allows engineers to preview 3D models available on SnapEDA before download. We’ve added three key features, based on feedback from our community. First, we’ve added dimensions to the viewer so that engineers can verify key measurements before…
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SnapEDA now supports Altium’s native .IntLib format
Read moreAfter lots of feedback from the SnapEDA community, we are excited to introduce a new, native Altium exporter! ✨ This exporter will make it more seamless to download Altium symbols & footprints into your designs. In a few clicks, you’ll get your symbols & footprints in their native *.intlib format. What this means for Altium designers Altium…
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Over 200,000 New Samtec Connectors on SnapEDA
Read moreWe’re thrilled to share that we’ve teamed up with Samtec, a global manufacturer of connectors, to release over 200,000 high quality connector symbols & footprints for their products. With these new connector models, engineers can now easily discover, and integrate Samtec products. Connector models are highly sought-after by our community, because they are incredibly time-consuming…
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What are ECAD libraries?
Read moreECAD libraries vs. MCAD libraries, and all the acronyms you need to know in the electronics industry! The more time you spend exploring the electronics design industry, the more you realize how much we love our acronyms! Whether you’re just getting up to speed on the industry, or you’re an industry veteran, the sheer number…
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