Optocoupler is an electronic component that has a light source at its input side and a light detector or sensor … What is Optocoupler and How it WorksRead more
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What is Rectifier and How it Works
Rectifier is an electrical circuit that converts AC to DC. It is either half wave or full wave. A half … What is Rectifier and How it WorksRead more
It is Not Advisable to Connect Diodes in Parallel
In some applications especially those involving high current may need more than one diode in parallel. For DIY projects like … It is Not Advisable to Connect Diodes in ParallelRead more
BJT High Side Driver Analysis
High side driver refers to an electronic switch that is configured to switch a supply voltage. It is commonly used … BJT High Side Driver AnalysisRead more
Importance of DFMEA in Product Development
The importance of DFMEA in product development is cannot be underestimated. It is an analysis that is good for both … Importance of DFMEA in Product DevelopmentRead more
MOSFET Selection for Buck Converter
Buck converter can be synchronous or non-synchronous type. The former uses a MOSFET (or BJT, IGBT) in place of the … MOSFET Selection for Buck ConverterRead more
8 Key Points on How to Select a Fuse
A fuse is a component used to protect against short circuits. It is a safety feature thus needs to be … 8 Key Points on How to Select a FuseRead more
How to Read MOSFET Datasheet
Circuit design is a combination of technical knowledge and understanding to each device parameters. Each device parameters are defined in … How to Read MOSFET DatasheetRead more
How to Select a Transistor
The transistor referred here is the bipolar junction transistor or BJT. Here is the complete guide on how to select … How to Select a TransistorRead more
How to Select a Diode for Circuit Design
Diode has many uses. It could be as a rectifier, a reverse blocking device, a component in a switching converter … How to Select a Diode for Circuit DesignRead more