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This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.

This article discusses the I-V curves of passive non-linear devices such as diodes, transistors, and thyristors.

This article discusses I-V curves for passive components, voltage sources, and current sources.

This article discusses I-V curves for passive components, voltage sources, and current sources.

Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.

Learn how to get the most out of ferrite beads in your designs.

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a reputation as having a short life expectancy and being unreliable...but are they…

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors have a reputation as having a short life expectancy and being unreliable...but are they really that much worse than other types of capacitor?

Highview Power Storage, a designer and developer of energy storage solutions, will construct a Liquid Air Energy Storage…

Highview Power Storage, a designer and developer of energy storage solutions, will construct a Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) plant that will have the ability to deliver 5MW/15MWh and up to 200MW/1.2GWh at their proposed Gigafactory.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A boost power factor correction (PFC) converter can significantly improve both the power factor and the harmonic distortion.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

A discussion of international electrical quality standards and why basic linear power supplies fail to meet them.

Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.

Precision analog-to-digital converters can be tricky. Here are some pointers to get the most out of them.

Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.

Learn how to make more efficient designs for RF applications using Zero-IF architecture.

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging…

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

This project will show you how to make a device that can measure resistances as low as 0.1 ohms.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

We’ll discuss some important layout and manufacturing concepts as we look at the PCB for the Robot Control Board.

Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What…

Samsung recently made a recall for the Galaxy Note 7 after multiple users reported battery fires and explosions. What made this action necessary and why do lithium-ion batteries have such a bad reputation for causing fires?

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you…

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at the insides of an inexpensive thermal camera.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

The C-BISCUIT saga continues as we combine the various system components into a demo bot.

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to…

When inspecting electronic circuits, most measurements are displayed visually. This tool provides audible feedback to augment your analyses.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.