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NPN vs. PNP: What's the difference?

Delve into the world of bipolar junction transistors, examining NPN and PNP types. Gain insights into their unique structures and practical uses in technology.

One year ago

What is a solid state relay?

Solid state relays have revolutionized power distribution in every industry. Discover what a solid state relay is, its basic design, and how they work.

2 years ago

The transistor revolution: How transistors changed the world

Learn the origin of the transistor, how the invention of the transistor transformed the world and how transistors enable every modern electrical device.

3 years ago

Power semiconductor solutions for the development of green hydrogen systems

Our planet is in danger both from an environmental and a climatic point of view. The production of clean energy, especially energy based on green hydrogen, is driving many companies and industries toward investments on hydrogen-related research aimed at protecting the climate and natural resources.

3 years ago

Envelope detector circuit builds using a rectifier and peak detector

Envelope detector circuit design builds on a diode rectifier and peak detector to follow a positive signal peak. Learn the many uses for this type of circuit.

4 years ago

What is a Zener diode? Function & uses

A Zener diode circuit can be used as a voltage regulator, voltage shifter, and waveform clipper. Discover Zener diode applications and uncover how they work.

4 years ago

What is a flyback diode and how does it work? Flyback protection diodes

Learn more about flyback diodes, also known as snubber diodes or suppressor diodes, which allow current to dissipate without arcing across a switch.

4 years ago

Quadrature phase shift keying (QPSK) modulation: creating an RF signal repeater

Quadrature phase shifting allows RF signals to transmit multiple bits per signaling event. Learn more about quadrature amplitude modulation at Arrow.com.

4 years ago

Electronic safety 101: When and how to incorporate safety circuitry in designs

It is impossible to design a circuit that is 100% invulnerable, but there are many things you can do to drastically lower the probability of system failure and, subsequently, any potential harm to the machine and/or user.

4 years ago

Protect and optimize circuits with snubber capacitors for IGBT testing

Check out our overview on snubber capacitors and learn how to protect your circuit and optimize your IGBT circuit's performance with a snubber capacitor.

5 years ago

Charlieplexing Tutorial: Charlieplexing an LED Matrix

Charlieplexing allows an exponential number of LEDs to be controlled by Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Learn the basics of Charlieplexing here.

5 years ago

What is Moore’s Law? Carbon Nanotube Transistors on Chips

Moore's Law, a theory by Intel cofounder Gordon Moore, still matters in modern CNTFET computing.

5 years ago

Automating Your Raspberry Pi Fan

Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to automate your raspberry pi fan. This guide will cover what you need, how to assemble, and how to control your automated fan.

5 years ago

Circuit protection design, products & methods

Due to the relative unpredictability of today’s technology, circuit protection is an absolute must in designs that need to be reliable. This article will look at circuit protection as a whole, and how different types of damage can be mitigated.

5 years ago
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