A supercapacitor is a power storage device that combines the qualities of capacitors and batteries into one device, resulting in a very large capacitance. These capacitors have a higher energy storage capacity than other capacitors and higher output power than batteries. Supercapacitors are a type of capacitor that is easy and safe to use. Pseudocapacitors,…
Electric fans can be found in various places, including our workplaces, homes, businesses, computers, automobiles, factories, and trains. These fans are divided into three categories based on the power supply type: AC fans, DC fans, and AC or DC fans. Electric fans come in various styles, including table fans, ceiling fans, pedestal fans, and exhaust…
It is common knowledge that a diode is designed to work in a single direction (only allowing current flow in one direction). Under the forward-biased situation, these are expected to have very low resistance for current flow and very high resistance under the reverse-biased condition. This key attribute of the diode can be used to…
Image Source: Flickr Vacuum diodes are an interesting component. They’re not new. In fact, vacuum diodes have been around for many decades. But if you have never heard of them until now, it’s probably because they aren’t used that commonly. That doesn’t mean they don’t have their uses; quite the opposite in fact! There are…
When working with electronics and digital signals, you’ll come across several components that all perform some sort of filtering or separation of signal. You’ll find diodes most commonly used for this task, which is exactly why they are referred to as “diode” components. They are able to only allow current to flow in one direction…
Image Source: Flickr Did you know you can control how much power flows through a switch? If you’re not familiar with double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) switches, you probably don’t know all the ways they can be helpful. These switches are dual-purpose, offering the user two different poles and two different throws in each of the poles.…
Micro switches are small and compact electrical components used in a variety of applications. They are also known as micro-momentum switches, micro-momentum contacts, micro-switch contacts, micro-resistance contacts, and micro plunger switches. These devices have many applications because they combine the functions of several different types of switches in one compact device. These electrical components can…
A float switch is a mechanical device used to detect water levels. It’s essentially an on/off switch that’s sensitive to the presence of water – whether it’s above or below the switch. They are generally used in tanks, reservoirs, and other containers of water to detect when they need to be refilled or drained. A…
Diodes are often utilized as circuit-opening switches, basic rectifiers, and signal-compounding mixers. Signal diodes are diodes that are used in mixers to detect signals. These diodes are now employed in electrical and electronic circuits to create a tiny element made of semiconductor crystals. As a result, this article discusses the signal diode and how it…
Electronic components called optical sensors detect and transform incident light beams into electrical impulses. Depending on the sensor type, these devices are useful for measuring incident light intensity and transforming it into a form that an integrated measurement device can read. This article covers optical sensor operation fundamentals, selection considerations, optical sensor types, and critical…