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SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifiers) - Introduction, Working and Applications in Power Electronics
The term SCR stands for silicon controlled rectifier which is one of the most important members of the thyristor family. It is more popular than the other Thyristors like TRIAC,…
Carbon Film Vs Metal Film Resistors
Invented in the year 1959 by Boykin, Resistors are widely used in almost all electronic circuits today. Resistors can be defined as a device that resists the flow of current…
Understanding TRIAC Working with Application Circuits
The word TRIAC can be expanded as a TRIode for Alternating Current. While other power electronic switches like MOSFET, IGBT, etc are used for switching/controlling DC power, the…
Most Popular Development Boards of 2019
Microcontrollers are everywhere these days, if you look around your home, your car or work environment you will find them working silently under the hood and serving their purpose…
Understanding DIAC Working with Application Circuits
The most popular and commonly used Power Electronic Switching Devices are the BJT, MOSFET , and IGBT. But when it comes to switching AC waveforms, we can frequently notice the…
Difference between Active components and Passive components
All Electronic components can be broadly classified into two classes, namely Active Components and Passive components. These components are diametrically different from each other…
Different Types of IC Packages and How to Select One
From bulky vacuum tubes to compact SMD ICs, there has been a lot of transition in the way electronics components appeared or packaged. Manufacturers are constantly working to…
Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) – Working, Application, Design Tips and Selection Guide
A Metal Oxide Varistor or MOV is the blue or orange-colored circular component that you can commonly spot on the AC Input side of any Power Supply Circuit. The Metal Oxide…
Battery Separators – Types and Importance in the Performance of Battery
The basic building blocks of the battery involve an anode, cathode, and an electrolyte. Another important part of a battery that we take for granted is the battery separator.…