Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of ...
A diode is a small but powerful component that only lets electricity flow in one direction. In this video, you'll learn how ...
Researcher at LiU have developed a technique where visible light can be used to create electrodes from conductive plastics ...
Researchers in Sweden have unveiled a way to create high-performance electronic electrodes using nothing more than visible light and specially designed water-soluble monomers. This gentle, ...
Discover how to create a functional DIY solar panel using a compact disc, copper foil, aluminum foil, and LEDs in this ...
Iron-on electronic patches could make wearable tech easy to apply at home using liquid metal and heat-activated adhesives.
Iron-on patches can repair clothing or add personal flair to backpacks and hats. And now they could power wearable tech, too.
This USB LED vase is a simple yet elegant device that fuses art with electronics to create a decorative lighting display. Powered directly from a standard USB port, it uses readily available ...
Making PCBs can be hard. Learn about a free tool that helps hobbyists and beginners create real circuit boards without using complex software. The layout for a small PCB on FreePCB We all know that ...
A sequel to a puzzle game that, frankly, failed to spark much joy with us the first time around has just been switched on. Electronics Puzzle Lab 2, the latest brain-teasing title from Sagitta Studios ...
This project provides a discrete transistor implementation of a multi-tone electronic siren, offering an easy-to-build and low-cost solution that replicates alarm effects found in classic two-timer ...
Snubber circuits are commonly connected across semiconductor switches for protection. Common ways of protection include suppressing V-I spikes and ringing, complying with SOA, resonance suppression, ...