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A short circuit is a common issue in the field of electricity and electronics. What is it? How does it happen? What should I do in case of a short circuit? How do I prevent short circuits? Read on as we answer all these questions? What is a short circuit? A short circuit is a…
Silicon diodes are among the most popular diodes in the market. They tend to enjoy a wide range of applications. In this guide, we are going to define the characteristics of an ideal silicon diode. What do you mean by ideal silicon diode? The term ideal diode is used to describe a diode that acts…
Diodes are quin most electronics. They are mainly used for ensuring that current flows in one direction. Do you know that diodes can also be used as thermometers? Yes, you can use them for measuring temperature. In this article, we are going to discuss tips for using a diode as a thermometer. What are the…
The inductor, a coil-like structure found in most circuits, is one of the most magical amulet electronics components. These characteristics are due to the operation of transformers and other power electronic circuits. Inductors are commonly utilized as energy storage devices in DC-producing switched-mode power devices. The inductor supplies the circuit, which stores energy, to maintain…
The most advanced cars are designed with capacitive sensors to improve the human-machine interface experience. The sensors are made to detect a wide range of activities and keep the driver informed about the driving experience and performance. The next generation of cars hitting the roads has capacitive sensors that do even more. As you cruise…
Who says electronic Lovers are challenging to shop for? If you’re not an electronic Lover, you’ll likely struggle to discover the perfect gift for the electrical engineer in your life. They all have one thing in common: they’re obsessed with electrical engineering, whether they’re a partner, husband, brother, sister, father, mother, or anybody else. We’ve…
A microcontroller is the smallest computer unit. It is also the most basic unit of a computer that runs on a single chip with a CPU, interfaces, and memories. A microcontroller is different from a microprocessor because it is designed to serve a specific application, unlike microprocessors that serve general functions. A microcontroller is used…
One of the phenomenons in the field of electricity and electronics is voltage. What is it and why should I be concerned about it? In this guide, we are going to look at everything that you should know about voltage drop. What is voltage drop? What is voltage drop? Voltage drop is the reduction in…
Do you know that all the ethernet equipment involves magnetics? The magnetics help to protect the ethernet from the effects of external interference. The most common ethernet magnetics used are the EMI filters. The EMI filters are used to protect the communication equipment from all kinds of electromagnetic interferences. Types of ethernet magnetics The ethernet…
Semiconductors are one of the most used electronic devices globally. These devices are an essential part of the manufacturing of various electronic components used in telecommunication, medicine, military systems, computer science, transport, and many other applications. Semiconductors are also known as integrated circuits or microchips. They are designed from pure elements, such as silicon, germanium,…