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GPS: GGA, RMC, and GLL NMEA sentence structure

GPS GNSS NMEA Globe

If I were to hazard a guess, I’d assume that you are here because you hooked up a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module to a microcontroller and now you are confused about which data to use. The most commonly…

What are Molded Interconnect Devices (MIDs)?

Molded Interconnectb Device

A Molded Interconnect Device (MID), to put it simply, is an injection-molded plastic device that combines mechanical and electrical functionality. This plastic part incorporates a conductive material pattern similar to a printed circuit board (PCB). Usually, MIDs are the solution…

Via in Pad (VIP) in PCB Design

Via in pad UFBGA PCB

Consumers prefer smaller electronic devices. To make smaller devices, you need smaller electronic components. Due to the fine pad pitch of the components, standard via routing might not always be an option. In this case, a via in pad (VIP)…