Engineers are often challenged with making system designs smaller or packing additional functionality in the same amount of printed-circuit-board (PCB) space. Due to higher PCB density within smaller systems, designers may expect an increase in board routing and board layout difficulty. What’s more, sometimes your constraints go beyond what can be accomplished with clever board design.
This article will explore analog signal-chain products developed specifically to help engineers optimize board space without sacrificing features, cost, simplicity, or reliability in their systems. Its intent is to help you understand how the benefits of these devices can be leveraged to develop a compact, high-performance solution for small spaces.