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Symbols of different Diode

by Lily Zhang

Symbols of different Diode

Posted in Components Sourcing, Diode, electrical symbols

Transistors Pinouts of some common packages

by Lily Zhang

Transistors Pinouts of some common packages

Posted in Components Sourcing, electrical symbols

IC Package Principles and Functional Characteristics

by Lily Zhang

IC Package Principles and Functional Characteristics

This article will introduce some of the packaging principles and functional characteristics of everyday ICs. By understanding the packaging of vari...
Posted in BGA, Components Sourcing, IC

Integrated Circuits

by Lily Zhang

Integrated Circuits

Integrated circuits (ICs) are a keystone of modern electronics. They are the heart and brains of most circuits. They are the ubiquitous little blac...
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How to read a resistor ?

by Lily Zhang

How to read a resistor ?

A resistor in an integrated circuit, resists the flow of current. Its measurement is done in units of ohms(Ω). Resistors can be graded on the...
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Basic Electronic Components – Types, Functions, Symbols

by Lily Zhang

Basic Electronic Components – Types, Functions, Symbols

Types of Electronic Components These are of 2 types: Passive and Active Components.Both these types of components can be either Through-Hole or SM...
Posted in Components Sourcing, IC, Transformer

Ball Grid Array (BGA) advantages disadvantages and its types

by Lily Zhang

Ball Grid Array (BGA) advantages disadvantages and its types

Ball Grid Array (BGA) and Types: Today most of the electronic gadgets, equipment and many hand held electronic devices are extensively using miniat...
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7. Basic Electronic Components--Quartz Crystal

by Lily Zhang

7. Basic Electronic Components--Quartz Crystal

Quartz crystals have several applications in the electronics industry. However, they are mostly used as resonators in electronic circuits. Quartz i...
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6. Basic Electronic Components--Relay

by Lily Zhang

6. Basic Electronic Components--Relay

A relay is an electromagnetic switch that can open and close circuits electromechanically or electronically. You need a relatively small current to...
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5. Basic Electronic Components--Inductor

by Lily Zhang

5. Basic Electronic Components--Inductor

An inductor, also known as a reactor, is a passive component of a circuit having two terminals. This device stores energy in its magnetic field, re...
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4. Basic Electronic Components-- Transistor

by Lily Zhang

4. Basic Electronic Components-- Transistor

One of the most crucial components of an electronic circuit, transistors have revolutionized the field of electronics. These tiny semiconductor dev...
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1. Basic Electronic Components--Capacitor

by Lily Zhang

1. Basic Electronic Components--Capacitor

A capacitor is a device that can temporarily store an electric charge.   Capacitors are widely used to build different types of electronic circuit...
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