We just wrestled a next-iteration hardware prototype back to life after it mysteriously lost its LTE connection. What seemed like a simple firmware bug turned into a masterclass in why  methodical problem-solving is the backbone of product development. The design supports matching network for the antenna. Luckily we do not need to change anything here The symptom was clear: the device wouldn’t register on LTE, only on slow GPRS. Our assumption was natural:  "It worked before,

We recently came across a post in an electronics forum where a hobbyist was struggling with a PCB design—a simple USB-C board with a few LEDs powered by 5V. Despite the straightforward design, they couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working. The problem? A short between 5V and GND that went unnoticed in their design stage. For an experienced hardware developer, it was an obvious oversight, but for someone new, it became a costly and time-consuming lesson. At our company, we sp

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Welcome to HW Design Minute Tips Vol. 1! In this quick post, I want to share a real-life situation that shows what can happen when vias...

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