circuits

Diodes – Types and Applications

Diodes – Types and Applications

In semiconductor and electronics industry, a diode is a widely used discrete component. It is a significant element in many electronic circuits and applications ranging from low power signal circuits to power rectification. Based on the functions and ratings, there are different types of diodes. However, all semiconductor diodes contain a PN junction to perform their basic […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Circuits

A Beginner’s Guide to Circuits

First steps in circuit design for the budding electrical engineer. San Francisco, CA (October 25, 2018)—A Beginner’s Guide to Circuits ($17.95, 80 pp., October 2018) introduces beginners to the magic of electronics. With easy-to-follow instructions, it’s sure to be the perfect book for young readers who want to understand the everyday electronics around them and gain

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NEW ULTRATHIN SEMICONDUCTORS CAN MAKE MORE EFFICIENT AND TEN TIMES SMALLER TRANSISTORS THAN SILICON

NEW ULTRATHIN SEMICONDUCTORS CAN MAKE MORE EFFICIENT AND TEN TIMES SMALLER TRANSISTORS THAN SILICON

The researchers at Stanford University have discovered two ultrathin semiconductors – hafnium diselenide and zirconium diselenide. They share or even exceed some of the very important characteristics of silicon. Silicon has a great property of forming “rust” or silicon dioxide (SiO2) by reacting with oxygen. As the SiO2 acts as an insulator, chip manufacturers implement this property to isolate their circuits on

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DIGITAL CLOCK CIRCUITS

DIGITAL CLOCK CIRCUITS

A Digital Clock can be made easily by using PIC Microcontroller, DS1307 and a 16*2 LCD. I have already posted about Interfacing DS1307 RTC with PIC Microcontroller. The DS1307 RTC can work either in 24-hour mode or 12-hour mode with AM/PM indicator. It automatically adjusts for months fewer than 31 days including leap year compensation

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