A machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy is known as an electrical motor. The majority of motors operate on the interaction of electric current and magnetic field within a wire winding. This can result in shaft rotation, which can generate force. These motors can be run on either DC or AC power. Batteries…
Rocker switches are used for garage or shutter doors, indoor and outdoor windows, and car windows, among other things. Traditional PCB and Panel mount push button switches, which require a basic ‘on’ and ‘off,’ might be a fantastic alternative to rocker switches and toggle switches. What is a Rocker Switch? The Rocker Switch is an…
For years, chips were used for general purposes. A single-chip could be used for performing different functions. For example, a chip designed for data manipulation could also be used for design. If you have been keen on the matters about cryptocurrency and bitcoin, you might have heard about ASIC chips. They are quite popular in…
BGA stands for “ball grid array”. It is a type of integrated circuit packaging in which ball-shaped chips are soldered on a board. Ball grid array is the most common type of IC packaging and is used for various electronic applications. While BGA may seem like a simple packaging option, it has some unique challenges…
The resistor, a little packet of resistance, is utilized in so many different circuits that it is nearly an omnipresent electric component, from the simplest fixed resistors, whose resistance remains constant, to many forms of variable resistors, whose resistance varies depending on various conditions. There are two types of variable resistors: those in which the…
Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are gaining popularity, especially in embedded system development and deep neural networks for artificial intelligence applications. The first market-worthy field-programmable gate array having both programmable gates and programmable interconnects between gates was designed by Xilinx co-founders in 1985. PROMs and programmable logic devices (PLDs) were the forerunners to FPGAs (PLDs). What…
Ventilation is an important aspect of any electronic device and even building. You will buy fans to prevent overheating. Other than houses, there are many other electronic devices and even appliances that use fans. For example, vehicles have fans to aid in the cooling of the engine. The same applies to computers and other devices…
Image credit: laxmiassociates When designing a transformer substation, or even buying a transformer, you need to account for several factors. Some of the key factors you need to keep in mind include the transformer’s size, operating frequency, voltage, and ambient conditions. One of the most important aspects of transformer design is ensuring that the substation…
If you’re looking to take your home electronics project from good to great, you’ve probably realized that many universal connections are missing from your arsenal. Maybe you’ve just moved into an old house, or maybe you’re just getting started building your first home theater system. Either way, wiring a UK plug can be a scary…
For PC processors, heat sinks and fans have been around for a long time. For starters, a heat sink and fan keep your processor cool and prevent thermal throttling; however, there are times when the default heat sinks and fans aren’t adequate to keep your processor or GPU cool and prevent thermal throttling. Then there’s…