Useful tips for everyday
Is it safe to leave a battery charger overnight? Even though there is no risk of overcharging with the use of a high quality charger,…
Can analog pins be used for PWM? Unsurprisingly, the standard analog pins (A0-A5) offered no PWM functionality. Is PWM the same as analog? PWM is…
What is the function of level shifter? A level shifter (level translator), in digital electronics, also called logic-level shifter or voltage level translation, is a…
What happens when UPS runs out of battery? When the UPS runs on battery operation and the battery becomes discharged, the UPS automatically switches off.…
Is it possible to connect two inverters? Classic stacking allows you to connect 2 inverters in a 120/240Vac system without a transformer. With Outback stacking,…
Does Nichrome wire heat up? Nichrome is resistant to heat and corrosion in water, and when heated, it forms a thin layer of chromium oxide…
Can you wire 12V lights in series? Rule number 2 from the series circuit bullet points proves that 12Vdc isn’t enough voltage to run all…
Can you split a power supply? Sharing one PSU output between two effects A single isolated output can be split for use with two pedals…
What causes a voltage glitch in a multiplexer? A voltage glitch or kickback occurs at the multiplexer input when it switches channels. This kickback is…
What is the purpose of a MOSFET driver? A MOSFET driver IC translates TTL or CMOS logical signals, to a higher voltage and higher current,…