Introduction to 6 Layer PCB Manufacturing In today’s world of advanced electronics, printed circuit boards (PCBs) play a crucial role in connecting and supporting various[…]
Introduction to Immersion Gold Plating Immersion gold (ENIG) plating is a popular surface finish for printed circuit boards (PCBs) due to its numerous advantages over[…]
Introduction to Gold Finger PCBs Gold finger PCBs, also known as edge connector PCBs or gold-plated edge connectors, are specialized printed circuit boards designed with[…]
What is the MPSA18? The MPSA18 is a high-voltage, low-power NPN transistor designed for general-purpose amplification and switching applications. It is part of the MPSA[…]
What is a Transistor? A transistor is a three-terminal semiconductor device that consists of three layers of differently doped semiconductor material. The three terminals are[…]
What is an SPDT Relay? An SPDT relay, which stands for Single Pole Double Throw relay, is an electromechanical switch that uses an electromagnet to[…]
Introduction to Supercapacitors and Charging Circuits Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors or electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), are high-capacity energy storage devices that bridge the gap[…]
What are High Current Zener Diodes? High current Zener diodes are a special type of Zener diode designed to handle larger currents compared to standard[…]
Introduction to Transistor Switches A transistor is a semiconductor device that has revolutionized the field of electronics since its invention in the mid-20th century. One[…]
What are Transistors? Before we dive into the projects, let’s briefly discuss what transistors are and how they work. Transistors are semiconductor devices that can[…]