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Difference between Op-Amp and Comparator
Difference between Op-Amp and Comparator
July 16, 2021

Difference between Op-Amp and Comparator: Why Should You select a Comparator over an Op-Amp?

There are many reasons why you should not use an op-amp as a comparator, which is also the reason why dedicated comparator ICs exist. In this article, we will take a closer look…
How to Choose an Oscilloscope
How to Choose an Oscilloscope
July 06, 2021

How to Select the Best Beginner’s Oscilloscope? - Features and Specifications you should look for

A Multimeter, a variable power supply, a soldering iron and an oscilloscope are arguably the most basic lab requirements for anyone working with electronic circuits. Of all the…
Difference Between 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit Microcontrollers
Difference Between 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit Microcontrollers
June 14, 2021

Why 32-bit MCUs are not always the superior choice? Comparing 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit Microcontrollers

A typical electronic circuit design consists of passive devices like resistors, capacitors, inductors, and active devices like Integrated Circuit (ICs), Diode, Transistors, etc.…
Comparison Between Shunt, Hall, and IC based Current Sensing Designs
Comparison Between Shunt, Hall, and IC based Current Sensing Designs
June 08, 2021

Performance Comparison Between Shunt, Hall, and IC based Current Sensing Designs

From compact shunt resistors to bulky current transformers, engineers adopt a wide range of current measurement techniques in their designs to measure and monitor current in their…
AC Coupling vs DC Coupling
AC Coupling vs DC Coupling in Reducing Noise for Signal Measurement
April 13, 2021

How does AC Coupling and DC Coupling help in Reducing Noise for Signal Measurement?

Detection and measurement of electronic signals is a task that involves some precision. Often the input stage contains an Op-Amp integrator to measure small changes in input. If…
Types of Soldering Iron
Different Types of Soldering Iron
March 24, 2021

Types of Soldering Iron and How to Select the Right One

Soldering iron is probably the most ubiquitous tool used by people who practice electronics on almost every level, from beginners to pros. Soldering irons are simple devices,…
Different Types of Encoder Motors
Different Types of Encoder Motors
March 12, 2021

Different Types of Encoder Motors and their Working

When it comes to precision control, a stepper motor is the first thing that pops into our head, but sometimes there are situations where you need precise control, but not that…
Bandwidth Limitations in Operational-Amplifiers
Bandwidth Limitations in Operational-Amplifiers
March 02, 2021

Understating Bandwidth Limitations in Operational-Amplifiers

Op-amps are the mainstay of analog electronics. You can find them performing a wide range of functions such as amplification, filtering, comparing, and performing mathematical…
What is Optocoupler and How it works?
What is Optocoupler and How it works?
February 09, 2021

What is Optocoupler and How it works?

If you’ve ever taken apart any phone charger or a switching power supply, you’ll find some tiny black IC packages with an unusual number of pins, mostly four or six, both in SMD…
Firing Angle of an SCR for AC Voltage Regulator Design
AC Voltage Regulator Design
February 03, 2021

How to Calculate Firing Angle of an SCR for AC Voltage Regulator Design

In the field of power electronics, AC Voltage Regulator is a type of power converter that is used to convert a fixed AC voltage into variable AC Voltage. A variable AC power…

PCI Express® Gen 4 and Gen 5 Card Edge Connectors
PCI Express® Gen 4 and Gen 5 Card Edge Connectors

Capable of supporting up to 32 GT/s without altering design

3M™ TwinAx High Speed Cable Solutions
3M™ TwinAx High Speed Cable Solutions

3M™ TwinAx High Speed Cable Solutions: Thin, low profile cable with extremely tight bend radii

WISE-750-02A1E Intelligent Vibration Sensing Gateway
WISE-750-02A1E Intelligent Vibration Sensing Gateway

Advantech's WISE-750 vibration PHM gateway is developed to perform predictive maintenance.

Black Plated RF Connectors and Adapters
Black Plated RF Connectors and Adapters

Industrial plating option with enhanced durability for a variety of harsh environments

ECS-3215MV-327KE MultiVolt Oscillator
ECS-3215MV-327KE MultiVolt Oscillator

ECS-3215MV-327KE compact 32.768 kHz MultiVolt oscillators offers low 1.3 µA current consumption.

1556 Series ABS Plastic Enclosures
1556 Series ABS Plastic Enclosures

Hammond’s modern 1556 series enclosures are designed for circuit boards and IoT equipment

RL78/G16 16 MHz MCU for Capacitive Touch
RL78/G16 16 MHz MCU for Capacitive Touch

Optimized with highly sensitive cap touch sensors, extensive peripheral circuits and 125℃ operation

Automotive PCB Mount Relay - EP1/EP2 Series
Automotive PCB Mount Relay - EP1/EP2 Series

KEMET's automotive PCB-mount relays unique structure offers high performance and productivity