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Apr
8
2024

ESP32 vs ESP8266: difference and similarity, pros and cons

ESP32 and ESP8266 are both commonly used microcontroller chips for our WiFi modules, so what do they have in common and what are the differences?

Mar
25
2024

What Battery is Equivalent to CR2450 (CR2450 vs. CR2032)

The CR2450 battery has a higher nominal voltage and energy density compared to other button lithium batteries

May
22
2023

Simple Room Temperature Controller with Arduino

Households and workplaces have become some of the most common places to spend most of our day. Regardless of the size or space available, it is imperative that these spaces be made as comfortable as possible to have a suitable environment. The key to indoor comfort is to keep the space at a constant temperature.

May
18
2023

Automatic Light Control System with Arduino LDR Sensor

Most places around cities, towns, highways and even estates are lit during dark hours or at night in most regions of the country. Manual control of these lights can prove to be difficult and at times inconvenient. One of the solutions that are most commonly used is timers, however, this approach can be quite limited in some time zones where the length of day varies throughout the year. Thus, a more prudent solution is needed.

Dec
30
2022

Smart Irrigation System using Arduino

In order to effectively use water for irrigation, sensors technology and Arduino have been combined to create an automated irrigation system. The farmer will be able to manage irrigation using a or smartphone from any location at any time, monitor water parameters, and save time and effort while also optimising water consumption.

Dec
9
2022

How to Test a Crystal Oscillator?

An electric circuit of the oscillator type can be referred to as a crystal oscillator if the element determining the crystal's frequency is a piezoelectric resonator, more commonly known as a crystal.

Dec
5
2022

How to Test Throttle Position Sensor?

The throttle position sensor, also known as the TPS, is a vital component of the fuel management system in your car. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that the engine receives an accurate mixture of air and fuel.

Dec
1
2022

How to Test Blower Motor Resistor?

Resistors have many uses in our everyday lives. A vehicle has many types of resistors. Of course, automotive air conditioning is crucial. Blower motor resistors are a vital part of the whole system. Fundamental information on resistors for blower motors is explained here.?

Sep
30
2022

How to Optimize a Power over Ethernet (PoE) PD Design

This article provides an overview of PoE PD design, including challenges faced by designers implementing these systems, and describes how to optimize the design using an integrated PoE PD and flyback power converter

Sep
30
2022

Why the Cost of Energy Is Key to Sustainability

Alex Lidow analyzes the cost of energy and its key points: energy generation, distribution, storage, conversion and usage costs.

Sep
30
2022

The Travelling Wave Tube (TWT) – A Vacuum Tube Still Key to Microwave Amplification

TWT (Travelling Wave Tube) comes from the close interaction between an electron wave and the RF signal to be amplified

Sep
30
2022

Thermal paste: is it really necessary?

Thermal paste, also known as thermo-conductive paste, is essential to improve heat exchange between electronic components and heatsinks

Blog
31/10/2025

Introduction to Nexperia Automotive-Grade ICs

Electronics in the automotive industry require accuracy, durability and complete reliability. All systems, including the engine control and modern driver assist, are based on parts that have to endure both high temperature and electrical interference, as well as extended durability of operation.

Blog
27/06/2025

ASIC vs FPGA Comparison: Performance, Cost, and Design Differences Explained

This article compares Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), two technologies used for creating custom digital circuits.

Solution
13/01/2025

The Rise of Automotive-Grade SiC/GaN Power Devices in Electric Vehicles

The automotive fast recovery Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices emerge as game-changing technologies.

Blog
26/11/2024

How to Safely Discharge an AC Capacitor

AC capacitor discharge refers to the process in which a capacitor releases its stored electrical energy in an alternating current (AC) circuit.

Blog
31/10/2024

Signs of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor and How to Test it?

A car has a variety of electrical components, one of which is called a camshaft position sensor (CMP). This section will discuss this component, the signs that indicate a problematic camshaft position sensor, and the procedures for doing so.

Blog
16/10/2024

Symptoms of a Bad Speed Sensor and How to Test It?

Speed sensors are utilized to measure the speed at which devices are spinning. Many vehicles, including automobiles, aerospace vehicles, off-highway and construction equipment, railway vehicles, and military vehicles, require speed sensors.

Blog
10/10/2024

Current Divider: definition, applications & formula

A current divider is an electrical circuit configuration used to split or divide an input current into multiple branches or paths.

Solution
21/09/2024

74LS04 Hex Inverter Datasheet(PDF) and Pinout

This article will explain some detailed information about 74LS04 Hex Inverter, including its datasheet, pinout, features and specifications.

Solution
20/09/2024

C1815 Transistor: Pinout, Features & Specifications

This article gives a comprehensive introduction to the key information of the C1815 transistor

Solution
19/09/2024

Guide to IC 7408 Logic Gate Chip: Specifications, Applications, and Pinout

The 7408 IC, a crucial component in electronics, features?four logic gates, each with two inputs.