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With the trend towards ICs, you can get far using by learning to read datasheets, source parts, design and order PCBs, solder, and program MCUs. If working with
by the__alchemist 5y ago
With the trend towards ICs, you can get far using by learning to read datasheets, source parts, design and order PCBs, solder, and program MCUs. If working with high frequencies (RF etc), you'll eventually run into trouble with interference, at which point it makes sense to reference a text or course.
If you'd like to peak behind the epoxy curtain, or design ICs yourself... then you need to dive deeper.