Image of transistors source Freepik It all dates back to 1947 when William Shockley made a major invention that revolutionized the world of electronics. He invented transistors. This invention is highly credited to be the driver of modern electronics. Transistors are used in all modern electric devices and appliances. Amplification and switching are the two…
Image of a transistor and LED light source TechZoro We all know that diodes are integral components of the LED lighting systems. But there are other electronic components that make the LED lighting systems run perfectly as they are intended to. One of those components is the transistor. As long as an LD lighting device…
BJT vs FET image source Learning about Electronics When it comes to buying transistors, there are two most common options that you are likely to go for. These are the bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field-effect transistors (FET). Which one should you go for, and why should you buy it? The only way to answer…
Image source Electronics Lab Motor and transistors are two common components in the world of electronics. While they are designed to serve different purposes, do you know that they can work together? In this case, a transistor can be used to control the behavior and operation of the motor. For this to happen, both the…
Image source Freepik There are different electronic devices that are used for controlling or regulating temperature. When it is too hot, the device is programmed to lower the temperature; when it is too cold, the device can increase the temperature. These devices and gadgets have built-in working mechanisms that make them suitable for the temperature…
Image source Freepik Transistors have quite a wide range of applications in the world of electronics. They are literally in every electronic device that we use daily. The gaming industry is one of the areas that have been greatly impacted by the use of transistors. These are small semiconductor electronic devices that play various roles…
Image source Freepik Solar power systems are designed to convert energy from the sun and convert it into electric energy. However, in some applications, they convert this energy into heat-talk of the solar heaters such as solar water heaters. A common feature of all solar power systems is the solar panels. They are designed to…
Image source Freepiks The aerospace industry encompasses everything in the atmosphere and as well as in outer space. The industry has a wide range of applications, considering that it is used in both military and commercial areas. Some of the tenets of the aerospace industry are aeronautics, avionics, research, production, spaceship production and maintenance, design,…
Image source Freepik The world of music has greatly benefited from technological evolution. The technology that powers today’s music dates back to the 20th century when there was a widespread of electric energy in different aspects of music. Think of the phonograph, music streaming, music storage devices, and the music market, among many other inventions. At…
Image source Freepik What are security systems and what are their functions? Security systems are designed to keep premises, property, and people safe. They keep away the unwanted people from accessing properties. Others are designed to alert occupants. Modern electronic systems heavily rely on the electric devices. These systems are built using various electronic components…