Useful tips for everyday
How do you handle printed circuit boards? You should minimize direct handling (meaning hands-on contact) with PCBs, opting to transport them on racks and tray…
How do you calculate the signal to noise ratio? Signal to Noise Ratio Formula and Channel Capacity C = W log2(1 + S/N) Within this…
What is class compliant USB MIDI? Most USB audio and MIDI computer peripherals are “Class Compliant” devices. This means that to communicate with the computer,…
Can earth ground be used as neutral? a ground and a neutral are both wires. unless they’re tied together with other circuits, and not a…
What is the difference between accuracy and precision with example? Accuracy refers to the closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value.…
What is an analogy for electricity? The water/hose analogy for electricity is useful for explaining voltage, current, and power. In general terms, charge is water,…
What does USB enumeration mean? USB Enumeration is the process of detecting, identifying and loading drivers for a USB device. This involves a mixture of…
How do I know what size my extension cord is? The diameter of the conductors within an extension cord are measured in terms of American…
Which type of capacitors are used in RF? Answer: Most of the time one uses mica type capacitors for RF applications. Mica caps remain capacitors…
What is Zener diodes used for? Zener diodes are used for voltage regulation, as reference elements, surge suppressors, and in switching applications and clipper circuits.…