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NE555 Vs LM555
NE555 Vs LM555

LM555 Vs NE555

The alphabet prefixes in front of the part numbers of ICs are often taken for granted, since all they do is represent the manufacturer of the IC (although not in all cases) – but…
Difference between Op-Amp and Comparator
Difference between Op-Amp and Comparator

Difference between Op-Amp and Comparator: Why Should You select a Comparator over an Op-Amp?

There are many reasons why you should not use an op-amp as a comparator, which is also the reason why dedicated comparator ICs exist. In this article, we will take a closer look…
How to Choose an Oscilloscope
How to Choose an Oscilloscope

How to Select the Best Beginner’s Oscilloscope? - Features and Specifications you should look for

A Multimeter, a variable power supply, a soldering iron and an oscilloscope are arguably the most basic lab requirements for anyone working with electronic circuits. Of all the…
Difference Between 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit Microcontrollers
Difference Between 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit Microcontrollers

Why 32-bit MCUs are not always the superior choice? Comparing 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit Microcontrollers

A typical electronic circuit design consists of passive devices like resistors, capacitors, inductors, and active devices like Integrated Circuit (ICs), Diode, Transistors, etc.…
Comparison Between Shunt, Hall, and IC based Current Sensing Designs
Comparison Between Shunt, Hall, and IC based Current Sensing Designs

Performance Comparison Between Shunt, Hall, and IC based Current Sensing Designs

From compact shunt resistors to bulky current transformers, engineers adopt a wide range of current measurement techniques in their designs to measure and monitor current in their…
AC Coupling vs DC Coupling
AC Coupling vs DC Coupling in Reducing Noise for Signal Measurement

How does AC Coupling and DC Coupling help in Reducing Noise for Signal Measurement?

Detection and measurement of electronic signals is a task that involves some precision. Often the input stage contains an Op-Amp integrator to measure small changes in input. If…
Types of Soldering Iron
Different Types of Soldering Iron

Types of Soldering Iron and How to Select the Right One

Soldering iron is probably the most ubiquitous tool used by people who practice electronics on almost every level, from beginners to pros. Soldering irons are simple devices,…
Different Types of Encoder Motors
Different Types of Encoder Motors

Different Types of Encoder Motors and their Working

When it comes to precision control, a stepper motor is the first thing that pops into our head, but sometimes there are situations where you need precise control, but not that…
Bandwidth Limitations in Operational-Amplifiers
Bandwidth Limitations in Operational-Amplifiers

Understating Bandwidth Limitations in Operational-Amplifiers

Op-amps are the mainstay of analog electronics. You can find them performing a wide range of functions such as amplification, filtering, comparing, and performing mathematical…
What is Optocoupler and How it works?
What is Optocoupler and How it works?

What is Optocoupler and How it works?

If you’ve ever taken apart any phone charger or a switching power supply, you’ll find some tiny black IC packages with an unusual number of pins, mostly four or six, both in SMD…