The MOSFET or Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor is a voltage-controlled device, made with the controlled oxidation of a ‘Si’ semiconductor material. These transistors are used in both analog & digital circuits. When the voltage is applied at the gate terminal of the MOSFET, then it controls the flow of current at the source & drain terminals because the gate terminal functions like a control valve. MOSFETs are manufactured by different manufacturers around the world like … [Read more...]
2N5457 N-channel JFET : Pin Configuration, Specifications, Circuit & Its Applications
JFET is a 3-terminal semiconductor device that is used as amplifiers, voltage-controlled resistors, or electronically-controlled switches. Not like BJTs, these are completely voltage-controlled because they do not require a biasing current. There are various JFETs available in the market which are designed by different manufacturers. Similarly, 2N5457 N-channel JFET was manufactured by a semiconductor supplier company namely ON Semiconductor. They manufacture different products like logic, … [Read more...]
FDV301N MOSFET: Pin Configuration, Specifications, Circuit & Its Applications
FDV301N MOSFET is a semiconductor device that is used as a high-speed switching device in different applications. This is an N-Channel enhancement mode FET that is designed by using ON Semiconductor's proprietary, DMOS technology & high cell density. The very high-density method is particularly adapted to reduce ON state resistance. This MOSFET is mainly designed for low-voltage applications as an alternative to digital transistors. So, this MOSFET replaces different digital transistors … [Read more...]
MCP3008 ADC : Pin Configuration, Specifications, Interfacing & Its Applications
An ADC or analog-to-digital converter or A-to-D or A/D in electronics is a system that changes the signal from an analog to a digital signal without changing its necessary content. An analog signal is a continuous signal in terms of both amplitude & time whereas a digital signal is discrete in terms of both time & amplitude. There are multiple ADC architectures but the most particular ADCs are implemented as ICs because of the complexity & the need for accurately matched components. … [Read more...]
MSP430 Launchpad : Pin Configuration, Features, Interfacing & Its Applications
There are different types of development boards available like AVR, PIC, Intel Edison, Raspberry Pi, MSP430 Launchpad & ESP32 board. Among them, a development board like MSP430 Launchpad is a 16-bit microcontroller. In MSP430 Launchpad, the term “MSP” stands for Mixed Signal Processor. The family of this development board is taken from TI (Texas Instruments) and this board was introduced on 14th Feb 1992 and designed with a 16-bit CPU. This board was mainly designed for inexpensive & … [Read more...]
HC-06 Bluetooth Module : Pin Configuration, Set up, Interfacing & Its Applications
Bluetooth module is a wireless communication module that is used in different types of smart devices. For the consumer, this module is a semi-finished product. The Bluetooth serial module simply allows all serial-enabled devices to commune with each other through Bluetooth. There are different types of Bluetooth modules available that are used in different biomedical applications like HC-05, RS 232, ITEAD BT, HC-06, TTL, BLE mini, BLE link Bee, Blue SMiRF, JY-MCU, Bluetooth mate, and many more. … [Read more...]
DS3231 RTC Module : Pin Configuration, Specifications, Interfacing with Microcontroller & Its Applications
RTC or Real-Time Clock is a timekeeping device that is used in various time-critical devices like GPS, data loggers & servers. Generally, RTC modules are available with a battery setup where it keeps the RTC module running when external power is not available. This module maintains the Data and Time up to date. So RTC module provides a precise time and date when we required it. There are various RTC modules available like DS3221, DS1307 & DS3231 where these modules include an oscillator, … [Read more...]
IRF3205 MOSFET : Pin Configuration, Specifications, Circuit & Its Applications
IRF3205 MOSFET is an N-Channel Power MOSFET based on Advanced Process Technology. This MOSFET was introduced by “International Rectifier” to generate very low on-resistance per silicon region. This MOSFET is different as compared to the normal MOSFET, where earlier MOSFETs come with a thick oxide gate layer & experience high input voltage whereas the current MOSFETs come with a thin-gate oxide layer without the capability to resist high voltage which means applying high voltage will affect … [Read more...]
Allen Bradley PLC : Architecture, Working, Types & Its Applications
A Programmable Logic Controller or a PLC a computer-type device, mainly used for controlling different equipment in an industrial facility like conveyor systems, utility plants, chemical processing, food processing machinery, a batch control application, auto assembly lines, etc. In a PLC system, the wiring between different devices is replaced by PLC. There are various brands of PLCs like Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, etc. But Allen Bradley PLCs are one of the top manufacturers … [Read more...]
Pentium Processor : Architecture, Working, Vs Pentium Pro, & Its Applications
The Pentium processor was invented by the Intel Corporation in 1993 and it is a widely used in personal computer. This processor is also called Pentium 1, P5 otherwise Intel 80586, because it was the 5th generation of Intel microprocessors. The Pentium 1 is the first microprocessor in the Pentium series. The features of this Pentium1 processor mainly include; 32-bit processing, 16 KB - 32KB L1 cache, FSB (Fast serial bus) up to 66 MHz and base CLK speed ranges from 66HZ to 300MHZ. There are … [Read more...]
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