TVS diodes protect circuits from voltage spikes. Let's discover what they are and what makes them special!
Building a voltage source for small circuits with a zener diode? Let's explore how this is possible, let's build a shunt regulator.
Today, we are going to build a low voltage alarm using a zener diode and an LM393 comparator.
What can we use zener diodes for? This time, we look at their use as voltage references.
Let's learn more about the second important breakdown effect in zener diodes: the avalanche breakdown.
The zener effect is the dominant breakdown effect in low voltage zener diodes. Let's take some time to learn more about it.
It is a necessary component in many circuits with inductive loads: the flyback diode.
It is used in many products and is de facto the standard rectifier: the full-wave bridge rectifier. Let's discover how it works.
A popular application for diodes are rectifier circuits. Today, we are going to look at a simple half-wave rectifier.
Before we look at rectifier circuits, let's take a brief look at alternating current.
A reverse voltage can easily damage electronic circuits. Let's look at simple reverse polarity protection circuits using diodes.
A diode is like a one-way road for electric current. Let's have a look at this simple semiconductor components.
Let's look at the foundation for transistors, diodes and many other semiconductor components: the p-n junction.
Light dependent resistors are an easy solution for reacting to brightness changes. Let's discover their properties!
A world without semiconductor components has become unthinkable. But what are they and what makes them that special?
NTCs are often used as temperature sensors. To use them, we need to know how to calculate a temperature value out of the measured resistance.
The resistivity of materials is dependent on temperature. Thermistors are electric components which make use of this.
We talked a lot about voltage dividers and resistance, but how can we actually measure resistance?
