Category: Electronics
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How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing PCBs
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and printed circuit board (PCB) technology marks a pivotal shift in the electronics industry. This fusion not only heralds a new era of innovation but also redefines the boundaries of what’s possible in electronics … Read more
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Optothyristors: Features & Principle of Operation
Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs), Triacs and other solid-state devices used for switching larger voltages and currents ON and OFF are referred to as thyristors. Thyristors control switching in an ON-OFF way, in the same way to a light … Read more
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Zener Diode and Emitter-Follower/Series Voltage Regulators
Almost all electronic devices and circuits need a dc source of power for their operation. While batteries and dry cells can be used as a form of dc power supply, their voltages are usually low and they require frequent replacement; … Read more
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Gunn Diode – Features, Operation & Applications
Features of a Gunn Diode A gunn diode is made up of only N-type semiconductor which is typically sandwiched between two metal conductors. The central section is usually lightly doped N– surrounded by heavily doped N+ layers. The … Read more
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What Is the Aluminium Layer of a PCB?
Aluminium is among the most important metals on earth. It’s used in various industries and applications, including aircraft parts, furniture, and sporting equipment. However, did you know it’s also used to create aluminium substrate PCBs – one of the most … Read more
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Voltage Doubler Circuit Operation
A voltage multiplier is a specialized rectifier circuit capable of producing dc output voltage which is theoretically an integer times the AC peak input, for instance, it is possible to get 200 VDC from a 100 Vpeak AC source … Read more
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Clamper Circuits – Features & Applications
A clamper circuit or dc restorer is used to clamp a peak of a waveform to a specific DC level compared with a capacitive coupled signal which swings about its average DC level (normally 0 V). If the diode is … Read more
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Clipper Circuits – Features & Applications
A clipper also referred to as a limiter is a circuit which removes the peak of a waveform. A clipper consists of diodes, resistors and sometimes DC sources to clip or limit the output to a certain level. The input-output … Read more
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Linear/Analog vs. Digital Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Linear ICs (LICs) also referred to as analog ICs are characterized by inputs and outputs that can take a continuous range of values. In addition, the outputs are generally proportional to the inputs. On the other hand, Digital ICs contain … Read more
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PIN Diode – Features & Applications
PIN diode is characterized by fast low capacitance switching. A PIN diode is fabricated in a similar fashion to a silicon switching diode with an intrinsic region added between the PN junction layers. This generates a thicker depletion region, the … Read more