You have finally got a shiny new iPad in your hands- congratulations! There is something in opening a shiny Apple device that makes one feel that he or she should enter a world of endless innovation, efficiency and entertainment. However, when you are ready to boot it up and see the clear display, the real […]
When you are designing a printed circuit board (PCB), so much consideration is made on the placement of components, routing as well as the functionality but there are times that something has gone wrong and it is in the face of your eyes. Trace sizes, the length, width, and distance between the copper tracks on […]
Electrifying a vehicle is an exhilarating move towards more sustainable transportation that is cleaner and charging a vehicle at home through an EV charger can make it easy and affordable to charge your vehicle every day. However, there are a few key things to consider prior to attaching your new charger to the wall in […]
You have been gazing down the row of spacious, energy saving refrigerators, washing machines that whisper, and ovens that cook just about themselves. The price tag? A little intimidating. But what then in case you could talk to numbers, not only to your bank, and find the cleverest and the smartest way to finance that […]
Understanding the common electrical sensors in healthcare and other medical devices is the first step toward appreciating the role electronics play in healthcare. This article explains the types, working principles, and applications of common electrical sensors used in healthcare in a detailed and easy-to-understand manner. Walk into any hospital today, and you will hear the […]
The Unijunction Transistor (UJT) is a three-terminal semiconductor device that is mainly used for triggering, pulse generation, relaxation oscillators, and phase control circuits. Unlike the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) or Field Effect Transistor (FET), the UJT does not function as an amplifier; instead, it acts as a switching device with negative resistance characteristics. The UJT […]