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Alarm Clock Circuit: The Design and Working Principle

Key Components of an Alarm Clock Circuit An electronic alarm clock circuit consists of several essential components that work together to keep time, display the[…]

Supercapacitor Charging Circuit: The Ultimate Guide

Introduction to Supercapacitor Charging Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors or double-layer capacitors, are high-capacity energy storage devices that bridge the gap between traditional capacitors and[…]

MPSA18 Pinout: Complete Guide on How to Use It

What is the MPSA18 Transistor? The MPSA18 is a high-voltage, medium-power NPN transistor. It is designed for general-purpose amplification and switching applications. The transistor features[…]

signal integrity for high speed designs

Introduction to Signal Integrity Signal integrity (SI) is a critical aspect of high-speed electronic design that ensures the quality and reliability of electrical signals as[…]

should you use thick or thin fr4 your pcb substrate

Understanding FR4 PCB Substrate FR4 is a composite material composed of woven fiberglass cloth impregnated with an epoxy resin binder. The “FR” stands for “Flame[…]

should you use power mosfets series

What are Power MOSFETs? Power MOSFETs are semiconductor devices that consist of three terminals: the gate, source, and drain. They are designed to control the[…]

PCB manufacturing defects causes and elimination method drilling

Introduction Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are essential components in modern electronics, providing the foundation for interconnecting electronic components. The manufacturing process of PCBs involves several[…]

Over etched PCB

What is Over Etching in PCB Manufacturing? Over etching is a common issue in the PCB manufacturing process where the copper traces on the printed[…]

Speed control for PCB drill

Introduction to PCB Drill Speed Control Drilling is a critical operation in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The speed at which the drill[…]

Hole edge to solder mask edge clearance used in tented vias

What is Tented-via Clearance and Why is it Important? Tented-via clearance, also known as solder mask web or solder mask bridge, refers to the distance[…]