Hacks of Electronics
Contents What Is a Microprocessor? What Is an Integrated Circuit (IC)? Key Differences Between Microprocessors and Integrated Circuits When to Use a Microprocessor vs an Integrated Circuit Conclusion FAQ Microprocessors and integrated circuits (ICs) are foundational components in modern electronics, but they serve very different purposes. Understanding the distinction between these two can help in […]
Multiplexers (MUX) and Demultiplexers (DEMUX) are essential combinational logic circuits used in digital electronics for data transmission and communication systems. They play a crucial role in efficiently handling multiple signals by optimizing the usage of data lines, reducing hardware complexity, and enhancing the efficiency of data processing units. Let’s explore the difference between multiplexer and […]
Diodes are semiconductor devices that allow current to flow in only one direction. They are widely used in modern circuits for applications such as switching, rectification, and protection. Among the various types of diodes, the fast recovery diode (FRD) is specifically applicable in high-frequency applications due to its fast reverse recovery time. When a diode […]
Here is a detailed explanation on types of variable speed drives, including their construction, working principles, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), also known as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) or Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs), are devices or systems used to control the speed and torque of motors by varying the frequency, voltage or […]
Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) are widely used in various applications where light detection is required, such as in automatic street-lights, camera light meters, and burglar alarm systems. This article will delve into the symbol, construction, working principle, characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of LDRs. Additionally, a simple LDR circuit to detect light will be explained […]
The tunnel diode, also known as the Esaki diode, is a type of semiconductor diode that exhibits a unique behavior due to quantum mechanical tunneling. Leo Esaki invented the tunnel diode in 1957, and he received the Nobel Prize in Physics for it in 1973. Its negative resistance region in the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics makes […]