Kirsch Mackey

Kirsch Mackey is an electrical systems engineer, software programmer, and instructor. Kirsch has a proven track record for providing reliable technical, project management, and program delivery expertise to clients. Throughout his career, he's built up experience with embedded system design, control theory, power electronics design, and power systems research using data science techniques. In addition to pursuing a PhD in electrical and electronics engineering at the University of Arkansas, he works as an electrical systems engineer and is doing research in the renewable energy and power sectors, incorporating Internet of Things technology and big data.

How to Foster Team Collaboration and Improve Engineering Outcomes

Learn how fostering a culture of team collaboration can help your engineering team communicate and solve problems effectively.
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Rules to Make Schematics Clear and Easy to Understand

Schematics are an essential tool to help engineers communicate design intent to multiple stakeholders. This piece will walk you through how to create effective, easy-to-understand schematics.
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Electronic Component Selection Guidelines

Poor component selection can lead to many problems. Luckily, there are ways to choose parts that will deliver projects on time and produce functional boards, leaving both you and your clients happy.
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When Is My Printed Circuit Board Considered ‘High-Speed’?

You may think if your devices are operating at lower frequencies then your board is not high-speed; this not the case. This blog post helps you identify whether your PCB is considered high-speed.
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3 Key Principles You Need to Know to Become Confident at PCB Design
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The Product Design Process

Understanding the overall product design process, will empower engineers to innovate a finished product that will make consumers relate to it in powerful ways.
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The Benefits of an Ad-hoc Design Process

The ad-hoc design process has merit, but when is it more advantageous to adopt an ad-hoc vs. structured design? This blog post will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using either in your own work.
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From Student to Electrical Engineer: 5 Career Skills You Should Know by Graduation

When I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering, I felt like an imposter. Like someone merely pretending to be an engineer; there were so many things I didn’t...
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Kirsch Mackey

How to Foster Team Collaboration and Improve Engineering Outcomes

Learn how fostering a culture of team collaboration can help your engineering team communicate and solve problems effectively.

Rules to Make Schematics Clear and Easy to Understand

Schematics are an essential tool to help engineers communicate design intent to multiple stakeholders. This piece will walk you through how to create effective, easy-to-understand schematics.

Electronic Component Selection Guidelines

Poor component selection can lead to many problems. Luckily, there are ways to choose parts that will deliver projects on time and produce functional boards, leaving both you and your clients happy.

When Is My Printed Circuit Board Considered ‘High-Speed’?

You may think if your devices are operating at lower frequencies then your board is not high-speed; this not the case. This blog post helps you identify whether your PCB is considered high-speed.

3 Key Principles You Need to Know to Become Confident at PCB Design

The Product Design Process

Understanding the overall product design process, will empower engineers to innovate a finished product that will make consumers relate to it in powerful ways.

The Benefits of an Ad-hoc Design Process

The ad-hoc design process has merit, but when is it more advantageous to adopt an ad-hoc vs. structured design? This blog post will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using either in your own work.

From Student to Electrical Engineer: 5 Career Skills You Should Know by Graduation

When I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering, I felt like an imposter. Like someone merely pretending to be an engineer; there were so many things I didn’t...