In spite of having transistor added to its name, a Unijunction Transistor (UJT) working and characteristic curve varies completely from other counterparts.
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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
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
Infrared Sensor – How it Works, Types, Applications, Advantage & Disadvantage
Infrared Sensor is most used sensor in wireless technology where remote controlling functions and detection of surrounding objects/ obstacles are involved.
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.
Different Capacitor Types in Market with Description – Part II
In the previous post, we learnt about different capacitor types available in market. Here are some more type of capacitors which you should know about.
Capacitor Number Marking – How to Decode with Example
Decoding Capacitor Number Marking to get capacitance value is must for electrical circuit designers. This post will teach you how to do it with example.
Electrolytic Capacitor – Properties, Uses, Capacitance Value and Polarity
This post will discuss about the Electrolytic Capacitor, its various properties, uses and how to find Capacitance Value and polarity of the terminals.
What is CFL – How it Works, Circuit Explanation, Advantages & Disadvantages
We all have witnessed the era when light bulbs were replaced by a better alternate known as Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL). A CFL works in an energy efficient way. This post will discuss about What is CFL, How it works, Phase wise Circuit Explanation, Advantages and Disadvantages What is Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) The term ‘CFL’ stands for […]
How to Read Capacitor Color Marking Values – Calculation and Identification Codes
Color markings on a Capacitor defines the Capacitor value. You only need to know How to read Capacitor Color Marking Values, its calculation and Identification Codes. This post will give you a brief idea about how to decode capacitor color markings with example.
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
Every one must have seen TV/Computer picture tubes. Have you ever thought, How the display on TV screen comes?? Its all because of the CRT ( of any mode) used in them. CRT denotes for Cathode Ray Tube. In any class of CRT, it consists five fundamental parts: Electron Gun Anodes Horizontal deflection plates Vertical […]
Type of SemiConductors
There are two type of Semiconductors: N type Semiconductor : When we add a minute quantity of pentavalent impurity to a pure semiconductor, then a semiconductor crystal is formed and is known as N type of semiconductor. The combination of pentavalent type impurity to a pure semiconductor offers the availability of a large quantity of free […]
Capacitor charging and discharging cycle
In our previous posts, we discussed about the basic theory and working of capacitor. In this post, we will understand about “ Capacitor charging and discharging cycle ”. Capacitor charging and discharging cycle provides a better understanding of a capacitor function. Lets take an example of a capacitor circuit in which there is no resistor/resistance. […]