Introduction to Circuit Board Components A circuit board, also known as a printed circuit board (PCB), is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is a flat board made of insulating material, such as fiberglass or plastic, with conductive pathways etched or printed onto its surface. These pathways, called traces, […]

Introduction to the AS5600 Magnetic Sensor The AS5600 is a state-of-the-art magnetic rotary position sensor developed by ams AG, a leading provider of high-performance sensor solutions. This sensor utilizes Hall effect technology to detect the angular position of a magnetic field, enabling precise and contactless measurement of rotary motion. With […]

What is an Air-Core Inductor? An air-core inductor is a passive electronic component that consists of a coil of wire wound around a non-magnetic core, such as air or plastic. The inductor’s primary function is to store energy in the form of a magnetic field when an electric current passes […]

Types of Solder Based on Composition Lead-based Solder Lead-based solder is an alloy that contains lead as its primary component, along with tin. The most common lead-based solder is 63/37, which consists of 63% tin and 37% lead. Lead-based solders have been widely used in the electronics industry due to […]

What is a Rigid-Flex PCB? A rigid-flex PCB is a printed circuit board that combines both rigid and flexible substrates, allowing the board to be bent and folded to fit into tight spaces or unique enclosures. The rigid areas of the board provide structural support for components, while the flexible […]

Introduction to Void Pointers In the vast world of programming, pointers play a crucial role in efficiently manipulating data and memory. Among the various types of pointers available in the C programming language, void pointers stand out as a powerful and versatile tool. Void pointers, denoted as void*, offer a […]

What is PCA Electronics? PCA (Printed Circuit Assembly) Electronics refers to the process of assembling various electronic components onto a printed circuit board (PCB) to create a functional electronic device. The PCB is a flat board made of insulating material, such as fiberglass or plastic, with conductive pathways etched or […]

How Does a Voltage Divider Work? The working principle of a voltage divider is based on Ohm’s law and the concept of series resistance. When two resistors are connected in series, the voltage across each resistor is proportional to its resistance value. The total voltage across the series combination is […]

How Does an Optocoupler Work? The working principle of an optocoupler is based on the conversion of electrical energy into light energy and then back into electrical energy. The main components of an optocoupler are: Light-emitting diode (LED): This is the input side of the optocoupler. When an electrical signal […]

Introduction to PWM Inverters A PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) inverter is a type of power inverter that converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) using a switching technique called pulse width modulation. PWM inverters are widely used in various applications, including solar power systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and […]