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Flyback Diodes
Flyback Diodes

Safegaurding Circuits: The Essential Guide to Flyback Diodes

Flyback diodes serve as crucial components in many electronic circuits, particularly those involving inductive loads like relays, solenoids, and DC motors. The primary purpose of…
555 Timer IC
555 Timer IC

Comprehensive Guide to 555 Timer with Pinout, Specs, and Operating Modes

The 555 timer is one of the most versatile and widely used integrated circuits (ICs) in electronics. Since its invention in the 1970s, has stood the test of time due to its…
SMD vs THT Components
SMD vs THT Components

Through-Hole vs Surface Mount Components: A Comprehensive Comparison

In the world of electronics manufacturing, the debate between through-hole (THT) and surface-mount (SMD) components has been ongoing for years. Each type has its unique advantages…
Buffer Amplifier Operating Principle
Buffer Amplifier Operating Principle

Understanding Buffer Amplifier Operating Principle, Advantages and Applications

A buffer amplifier or simply a buffer is a small circuit that provides electrical impedance transformation from one circuit to another. It is mainly used in between different…
Oscillator for Microcontroller
Oscillator for Microcontroller

How to Select Right Crystal Oscillator for your Microcontroller?

Oscillators play a crucial role in providing clock signals to microcontrollers, influencing their overall performance. Choosing the right oscillator is essential to ensure the…
ESD Protection Devices
ESD Protection Devices

Exploring ESD Protection Devices: An Introductory Guide

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) refers to the abrupt release of electric charge from one charged object to another upon contact. While many of us have experienced the sensation of…
EMI Filter
EMI Filter

How to Choose the Right EMI Filter for your Design?

EMI (electromagnetic interference) is a common problem in electronic circuits that can cause unwanted noise and interference in electrical devices. Switch-mode power supplies are…
Different types of Diodes
Different types of Diodes

Beginner's Guide to Special Purpose Diodes and Their Applications

Diodes are one of the most commonly used semiconductor devices in various electronic circuits. A diode is a two terminal device that allows the flow of current in only one…
Selecting the Right SMPS Controller IC
Selecting the Right SMPS Controller IC

A Guide to Choosing the Right SMPS Power Management Controller

Power supplies are an important part of any electronic system. Even though there are multiple categorizations within the power supplies, we are going to look into the AC- DC…
EV Traction Motors
EV Traction Motors

How to Select Traction Motor for your EV Based on its Characteristics

Motors are the most essential part of any Electric Vehicle(EV). These are responsible for utilizing the chemical energy stored in the cells and converting it to rotational energy…