Every electronics project reaches a point where the circuit works, the code runs, and the breadboard prototype does what it is supposed to do. The next step is putting it into something that protects the board, manages heat, and looks like an actual product rather than a tangle of wires zip-tied to a plastic box. […]
Surface Mount Device (SMD) resistors, also called chip resistors, are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronic circuits. With the shift from through-hole technology (THT) to surface-mount technology (SMT), SMD resistors have become the industry standard for compact, high-density, and automated PCB assembly. This article presents an in-depth, technical explanation of SMD […]
A fusible resistor is a safety resistor designed to do two jobs at once: limit current and act like a fuse. Under normal conditions it behaves like a regular resistor, but if too much current flows, it overheats and safely opens the circuit, preventing damage or fire. You’ll often find fusible resistors in power supplies, […]
A wire wound resistor is a type of fixed resistor in which the resistive element is made by winding a metal alloy wire around an insulating core. Unlike carbon or film resistors, the resistance value in a wire wound resistor is determined primarily by the length, diameter, and material of the wire used. Wire wound […]
A metal oxide resistor is a type of fixed resistor that uses a metal oxide film, most commonly tin oxide (SnOâ‚‚), as its resistive element, deposited on a ceramic substrate. Designers widely use these resistors in electronic circuits that require high temperature stability, high voltage endurance, and strong surge resistance. Metal oxide resistors were developed […]
Running neural networks on microcontrollers once appeared impractical. It is now a major component of embedded design. TinyML and enhanced tooling have enabled developers to place intelligence on low-power edge devices directly. Microcontrollers are highly restrictive systems. They provide low RAM, minimal flash memory, low processing speed, and constrained power envelopes. Conventional neural networks are […]