Introduction As a passive device, Capacitors have unique functions in electronic circuits such as tuning, bypassing, coupling, and filtering. For example, it is used in the tuning circuit of the transistor radio, and also used in the coupling circuit and bypass circuit of the color TV. With the rapid development of electronic information technology, the update speed of digital electronic products is getting faster and faster. Capacitors play an important role in consumer electronic products suc  ..read more

In this article, we will provide you the basic introduction to FPGA and ASIC, illustrate their differences in the design, and many other complement content.CatalogI. What is FPGA?II. What is ASIC?III. What is the Difference Between FPGA and ASIC?      3.1 Difference in RTL Design      3.2 Difference in Development ProcessIV. Difference SummaryFAQI. What is FPGA?The circuit design with hardware description language (Verilog or VHDL), which can be easily synthesi  ..read more

PCB printers are able to make PCBs without engraving. they do this by spraying a special type of ink called conductive ink on a flat, hard surface. Printers that can easily print electronic circuits rather than circuit boards are also under development.Top 5 PCB Printing and Prototyping machines for your desktopIn this blog, you will see top 5 best PCB printers on your desk, each with their own advantages of use, for users with different printing needs. You can take a quick look a  ..read more

This is a technical article introducing what is operational amplifier, how does op amp works, how many types of op amp are there, and how to choose the right op amp for your circuit, and the last part, we will look at the example expressions of the op amp to better understand this device.Down below is an episode of Electronic Basics will explain the three golden rules when working with OpAmps and how to use them in order to understand and build all kind of OpAmp circuits. The main focus will be   ..read more

This article is an introduction article on the resonator, information like its working principle, types, and some main parameters will be introduced in detail, also including the analysis of the difference between resonator and oscillator.CatalogI. What is A Resonator?II. The Working Principle of Resonator     2.1 The Structure of Resonator     2.2 Piezoelectric EffectIII. Resonator TypesIV. Main Parameters of ResonatorV. What’s the Difference Between Resonator and   ..read more

DB9 connectors are commonly used in serial communication. This article will focus on the definition and test method of DB9 connector port and introduce DB9 port in detail.Soldering DB9 ConnectorsCatalogI What is a DB9 connector?II Where are DB9 Connectors used?2.1 Communication ports2.2 Network port2.3 Computer video output, game controller portIII How to test the quality of the serial port cable?IV Is serial cable directly connected or crossed?FAQI What is a DB9 connector?What is DB9 conne  ..read more

When it comes to low-power, high-current, and ultra-high-speed semiconductor devices, many electronics hobbyists or engineers must first think of Schottky diodes (SBD). But do you really know how to use Schottky diodes? Compared with other diodes, what is special about Schottky diodes? This article will answer these questions for you and introduce Schottky diodes in details.This short video gives a brief introduction to Schottky DiodeCatalogI. Schottky Diode Brief IntroductionII. How does Schott  ..read more

Diode is no stranger to any electronic lovers, that’s why it is important to learn how to test a diode to know it’s still good-working or not. In this article today, we are going to introduce the testing method of 11 different kinds of diodes.CatalogI. Testing of Normal DiodeII. Testing of Other 11 Types of Diodes2.1 Testing of Low-power Crystal Diodes2.2 Testing of Glass-sealed Silicon High-speed Switching Diodes2.3 Testing of Fast Recovery and Ultra-fast Recovery Diodes2.4 Testing of Bidirecti  ..read more

This article is a collection of 5 frequently asked questions about blower motor resistor.CatalogI. What is a Blower Motor Resistor?II. How Does the Blower Motor Resistor Work?III. How Do I Know If My Blower Motor Resistor is Bad or Broke?IV. How to Test a Blower Motor Resistor?V. Can I Fix the Blower Motor Resistor by Myself?FAQI. What is a Blower Motor Resistor?The blower motor resistor is the blower motor component that regulates the speed. When you raise the thermostat on the air conditi  ..read more

In this article, we will present you a comprehensive introduction to solid state relay, covers from its definition, characteristics, structure, pros and cons, and some problems you might encounter with during using SSR and so on.CatalogI. What is a Solid State Relay?1.1 Brief Introduction1.2 Structure of Solid State Relay1.3 Characteristics of Solid State Relay1.4 Difference Between Solid State Relay & Normal   RelayII. Pros and Cons of Solid State RelayIII. Common Problems of Solid Sta  ..read more