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Dec
4
2019

What is Morse Code? What is CW?

Answering the question - what is Morse code - a summary of what it is; how it is used and the advantages and disadvantages are provided and why the abbreviation CW is sometimes used.

Dec
2
2019

Will You Please Be My Heat Sink?

Any heat sink must undergo an evaluation to consider both the directional flow of the heat it expels (if a temperature differential is sufficient) and other sources that may be using the same cooling zone to expel excess heat. Let’s examine the reason why.

Nov
29
2019

What is a Logic Probe?

Logic probes are cheap and easy to use forms of digital testers being able to test logic levels of slow moving signals.

Nov
27
2019

Have you thought about it, what is the capacitor?

Will you use capacitors in circuit design? Do you understand the meaning of capacitors? What is your concept of capacitors? The circuits are inseparable from capacitors, but do you know about that what capacitors are and the role it play?

Nov
25
2019

Don’t Ignore Current Sense Resistor TCR

It’s not easy being a current sense resistor.

Nov
20
2019

The concept, characteristics and applications of Optocoupler

What is optocoupler, what are its features, and which circuits are used?

Nov
18
2019

Keeping the Lights On: ESD and Thermal Protection for LED Lighting Systems

There are several factors that can affect solid-state lighting including stress, packaging-related, and component-related issues. Discover the key threats that affect the reliability of LED lighting systems.

Nov
15
2019

Pull Up Your Pins: How to Size Pull-up Resistors

One of the first lessons many people learn when starting off learning practical, hands-on electronics is the need for pull-up resistors.

Nov
14
2019

Why Nanotechnology Improves Sensors

Sensors are used in many areas of science and everyday society, from monitoring the upstream and downstream processes in a chemical plant to controlling automatic doors, computers, and autonomous vehicles.

Nov
13
2019

Parabolic Reflector Antenna: Dish Antenna

The parabolic reflector antenna which is often called the dish antenna provides an antenna solution applicable for VHF and above where high gain and directivity are needed.

Nov
12
2019

The problems and precautions of MLCC application

In this passage, the problems and precautions of MLCC application are introduced for helping to avoid happen in practice

Nov
8
2019

How to select magnetic beads for filtering

In the product digital circuit EMC design process, we use magnetic beads frequently, but do you know about the theory and the use of magnetic bead?

Blog
26/05/2022

What Drives Autonomous Vehicles?

The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry continues to evolve across many aspects: technologies, use cases, safety standards, safety legislation, and many others.

Blog
21/09/2023

How to Test an AC Capacitor with a Multimeter

In our practical life and work, the vast majority of electrical equipment or household appliances, are using alternating current (AC), the power supply department grid to provide alternating current.

Blog
14/07/2021

What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?

A ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) is an electrical device installed to protect against severe electric shocks. It can also reduce electrocutions, minimize electrical burns and shock injuries, and detect ground faults, and interrupts the flow of electric current.

Blog
20/09/2019

What is SMA RF Connector

The SMA connector is an effective sub-miniature RF and microwave connector that has a screw fixing to provide reliable connectivity.

Blog
15/06/2021

Graphics Card Explained: Classification, Working and Structure

A Graphics card (Video card, Display card, Video adapter) is one of the basic components of personal computers. It converts the display information required by the computer system to drive the display, which is an important component that connects the monitor and the PC motherboard, and is one of the important equipment of "human-machine". Its built-in parallel computing capability is also used for deep learning and other operations.

Blog
29/02/2024

DC Voltage: What is It & DC VS AC Symbols

Dc voltage refers to the voltage in which the direction of current remains constant in time.

Blog
15/05/2024

RG6 VS RG59: Exploring the Distinctions

Coaxial cable refers to a cable with two concentric conductors, and the conductor and the shield share the same axis.

Blog
24/06/2021

Comprehensive Explanation of Capacitors

Along with the electronic information technology change rapidly, digital electronic product updates faster and faster, with the flat-panel TV (LCD and PDP) products, notebook computer, digital cameras and other consumer electronic products production and sales continued to grow, driven by growth in the capacitor industry.

Blog
11/06/2021

What is Universal Serial Bus (USB)?

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard and a technical specification for input and output interfaces. It is widely used in information communication devices.

Blog
20/12/2023

How to Test Ignition Coil with Multimeter

An ignition coil is a critical component in the operation of an engine, providing power for the ignition process to ignite the compressed fuel mixture.