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The Raspberry Pi Econet HAT Brings Classic Acorn Networks Onto the Raspberry Pi and BeebEm

The Raspberry Pi Econet HAT Brings Classic Acorn Networks Onto the Raspberry Pi and BeebEm

Pop this atop your Raspberry Pi and you can network like it's 1981 again.

Raspberry Pi Radar HAT Offers "Computer Vision Without a Camera — and Much More"

Raspberry Pi Radar HAT Offers "Computer Vision Without a Camera — and Much More"

Built around a 7.9GHz radar module at -42dBm, the prototype add-on offers a 10m (around 33ft) range

What is a PCB array? How to calculate the size of the array?

What is a PCB array? How to calculate the size of the array?

This process is called "evicting" a single board. It is often referred to as "step-by-step repetition". Other terms used to describe arrays are: pa...

What is the difference between AMOLED LCD and LCD?

What is the difference between AMOLED LCD and LCD?

The difference between AMOLED screen and LCD screen

How to read resistor colour code?

How to read resistor colour code?

PCB Substrates: Knowing Your Dielectric Material’s Properties

PCB Substrates: Knowing Your Dielectric Material’s Properties

A dielectric material conducts minimal electricity, and provides an insulating layer between two conducting copper layers. The most common dielect...

3 Types of Switching Power Supply Snubber Circuit

3 Types of Switching Power Supply Snubber Circuit

1. What is a switching power supply snubber circuit? Snubber circuit is also called absorption circuit, which is an important protection circuit fo...

5 Key Differences between Transformers and Inductors

5 Key Differences between Transformers and Inductors

The transformers and inductors are two important devices used in the electronics. There exists a misconception that these are the same because they...

A Look at Custom Coils’ Recent Transformer Products

A Look at Custom Coils’ Recent Transformer Products

At Custom Coils, we continually strive to provide products and services that will meet the electrical and power needs of our clients’ applications....

Types of Magnetic Core Materials for Transformers

Types of Magnetic Core Materials for Transformers

The electrical power transformer features primary, secondary, and tertiary windings. The transformer is driven by the flux between the windings. Ma...