Infrared Sensor is most used sensor in wireless technology where remote controlling functions and detection of surrounding objects/ obstacles are involved. This post will discuss about what is Infrared Sensor, its working principle, how it works, types, applications, advantages ...
Thyristor – Working, VI Characteristics, Types, Applications, Advantage & Disadvantage
A Thyristor is basically an on-off switch to control the output power of an electrical circuit by switching on and off the load circuit in intervals of time. In this post, we will try to understand what is it, How ...
Unijunction Transistor (UJT) – Construction, Working, Characteristics Curve & Applications
In spite of having transistor added to its name, a Unijunction Transistor (UJT) working and characteristic curve varies completely from other counterparts. This post will give you a detailed idea about UJT, its basic construction, symbol, how it works, its ...
What is MOSFET – Working, Types, Applications, Advantages & Disadvantages
MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) is the most widely used types of insulated gate FETs. They are used in various applications due to its simple working phenomena and advantages over other FETs. This post entails What is MOSFET, ...
Class C Amplifier – Working Principle, Applications, Advantages & Disadvantages
Class C Amplifier is a highly efficient amplifier. This post will discuss its working principle, characteristics, applications, advantages and disadvantages in detail. Additionally, Classification of Amplifiers and its waveform has been provided for better understanding. Classification of Amplifiers Amplifiers may be classified ...
Ceramic Capacitor – Composition, Types, Properties and Applications
Ceramic Capacitor is the most widely used capacitor and is available in different compositions and types suitable for various applications and properties. You can see it almost in every PCB. They are also known as Disc Capacitors. Composition of Ceramic ...
Capacitor Number Marking – How to Decode with Example
Decoding Capacitor Number Marking to get the capacitance value is a must for electrical circuit designers. It also helps in replacing the capacitor with exact alternate while repairing a PCB. This post will teach you how to decode capacitor number ...
Different Type of Capacitors in Market with Description – Part I
There’s a wide range of different type of Capacitors in market. Every single capacitor in that range has its unique function, description and properties. We need to know which capacitor is suitable for which type of requirements. We had already discussed in ...
Different Capacitor Types in Market with Description – Part II
In the previous post, we learnt about different capacitor types available in market such as Ceramic, Electrolytic, Tantalum, Silver Mica type capacitors. The list does not end there. Here are some more type of capacitors which you should know about. Capacitor ...
Electrolytic Capacitor – Properties, Uses, Capacitance Value and Polarity
In the previous post, we discussed about Ceramic capacitors. This post will discuss about the Electrolytic Capacitor, its various properties, uses and how to find Capacitance Value and polarity of the terminals. Introduction to Electrolytic Capacitor Electrolytic ...