Oscilloscope Guide

The oscilloscope, once called an oscillograph, can be a very important tool for electronic testing. These devices are able to allow the observer to see the various and constant changes in signal voltages. You will be able to see the change in the voltage with a light on the face of the cathode ray tube.… Continue reading Oscilloscope Guide

Power Supply DC

What is a Power Supply? A power supply is a type of device that supplies the electricity, or power, to an electrical load. The term power supply generally refers to devices that convert one type of electrical energy to another, but there are other types as well. Regulated power supplies are able to control output… Continue reading Power Supply DC

USB Cables

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and it is an industry-standard for many cables and connectors used to attach computers and a host of different types of electronic devices. They act as a form of communication between those two devices, and you will find that many of the items that you have around the home… Continue reading USB Cables

Electronics Basics

Introduction: How to Get Started and Understand Electronics For many people, the thought of getting into electronics and actually trying to create their own projects is very intimidating. Electronics seems like a very complicated field, and in reality, it can be. There is always something more to learn and something more to try. However, when… Continue reading Electronics Basics

Capacitor Codes

Capacitors are among the most common electronic components in use. Because they cannot be easily identified outwardly, a color-coding scheme is utilized to make it easy to visually identify the characteristics of the capacitor. There is also a numerical scheme used, which consists of combinations of numbers and letters to give specific information on the… Continue reading Capacitor Codes