The article relates the technical specifications of SCRs and their working principles through an easy to understand, step-wise explanation. The article also offers a few interesting...

The production of thin-film panels using quantum dot nanotechnology can be accomplished using either contact printing, which offers very high resolutions, or solvent spin-casting techniques...

Using a combination of a group of high efficiency white LEDs and a unique voltage controller circuit, an almost ideal LED emergency light circuit can be constructed. Let's look...

Electrical testing and measurement devices can tell you if a circuit or wire is energized as well as tell you how much voltage or current an electrical circuit is carrying. Other types...

Almost everyone is familiar with FM or frequency modulated radio. But what about AM or amplitude modulation radio? What do we mean by the term and what is the history of amplitude...

Ozone has been labeled both a killer and healer by mainstream and alternative medicine. When it comes to water purification which is it? What are ozone water purifiers? How...

The Bose acoustic waveguide concept works on a simple principle which involves the magnification of the air vibrations formed at the rear sides of the speakers. However along with amplification...

Power transformer failure results in production loss, unavailability of critical services, and loss of revenue. Routine testing and performing diagnostics can minimize loss and down...

Profibus is an industry-standard communications bus protocol used in process automation and sensor networks using programmable logic controllers. Understanding how the networks function...

Almost everyone knows the electrical terms volts, watts, amps, and ohms. Not as many people know about inductance, capacitance, impedance, or reactance, though. The informative articles...

Learning and mastering electronic concepts may not be a short term process. Rather it involves relentless and comprehensive study of the subject, both theoretically and practically...

Are you an electronics novice? Or a hardcore electronic hobbyist who wants to learn how to make useful electronic circuits? Either way, you have reached the right destination!...

Do you know how many types of electrical motors are there? Read to know about these motors which are commonly used in households as well as different industries.

A DC series motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Its principle of operation is based on a simple electromagnetic law that states that when a magnetic field is created...

Shunt DC Motors operate on direct current. As such, the field windings and armature are connected in a parallel combination, and in electrical terminology a parallel combination is...

Stepper motors have become favorites of industry motor applications simply because these machines exhibit accurate responses to applied electrical pulses and there are easier to control...

Designing a transformer is not easy simply because the criteria involved with these devices are critical and elaborate. However some meticulously arranged data regarding the various...

The reason for the name “Squirrel cage” is because of the type of rotor used in these motors. Almost 95% of the induction motors used is of squirrel cage type. Also...

An electric motor is used for the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy. This conversion of electrical power to mechanical energy takes place in the rotating part of...

Various different amplifiers are used for the amplification of current and voltage in electronic devices. A magnetic amplifier uses the principle of transformers along with the concept...

Ozone has been labeled both a killer and healer by mainstream and alternative medicine. When it comes to water purification which is it? What are ozone water purifiers? How...

The Bose acoustic waveguide concept works on a simple principle which involves the magnification of the air vibrations formed at the rear sides of the speakers. However along with amplification...

Many battery problems are caused because of poor maintenance and recharging troubles. Battery life and performance depends on the preventive care taken as described in this article...

Electric cables are designed and manufactured for specific applications, from small ones used in electronic circuits to strong ones with armored core. Each of them have to be handled...

Several types of over current protection devices are available in the market, and the simplest of them is the fuse. Though we consider it an ancient and low technology solution, the...

Hybrid electric, or heat pump, water heaters supply hot water and do it more economically (and ecologically) than other types of water heaters.

Electric motors are the workhorse of any industry. Silent and efficient they work 24x7. However they too need care and maintenance. In this article we discuss the maintenance, problems...

The FTC recently extended the deadline for changing to the Lighting Facts packaging label to January 1, 2012. The label is supposed to make it easier for consumers to understand the...

Noisy air conditioners can be annoying and potentially troublesome. It’s best to catch problems early, while they're easy and inexpensive to fix.

Generators for business use make sound economic sense if the power outages are a frequent occurrence, or if such outages are likely to cause hardships like in continuous process industries...

The article relates the technical specifications of SCRs and their working principles through an easy to understand, step-wise explanation. The article also offers a few interesting...

Using a combination of a group of high efficiency white LEDs and a unique voltage controller circuit, an almost ideal LED emergency light circuit can be constructed. Let's look...

You may be a good bicycle rider, but wouldn’t you love to know how fast you really ride? The article presents an easy electronic circuit which can be integrated to your existing...

The proposed mini-electricity generator project is very simple to build and can be used by students for displaying in school exhibition programs. The set up can be used for charging...

The simple home made water level indicator circuit presented in this article is truly straightforward in design incorporating just a handful of components. Once built and attached to...

An ideal Pulse Width Modulation circuit using the IC 555 is explained in the article. Here the configuration shows how the above mode of the IC can be used for controlling DC motor...

A built-in oscillator stage in the IC 4060 chip makes it truly versatile and applicable for numerous different applications. It can be easily configured as an accurate timer, oscillator...

This IC is basically made up of two D-type flip flop modules and set/reset asynchronous toggle inputs. As the name suggests, the IC is primarily used as a bistable for toggling...

Building virtually any electronic circuit from these small signal transistors and their complementary pairs may be feasible. This goes to show just how versatile and important these...

Do you often get irritated due to low ring volumes from your landline telephone? This can in fact become a real problem with houses having multiple rooms. A simple circuit idea...

Almost everyone knows the electrical terms volts, watts, amps, and ohms. Not as many people know about inductance, capacitance, impedance, or reactance, though. The informative articles...

Electrical motors today have become a crucial part of our modern world. Today, the study and advancement of these devices have diversified like never before, creating huge opportunities...

The main aim of an insulating material is to separate electrical conductors without passing current from one to the other and to safeguard individuals from electrically energized wires...

Using the latest advancements in inverter technology, air conditioners are quieter to run and more economical to operate than conventional AC units. Let’s learn what this inverter...

An electrical engineer may come across precarious situations where joining electrical wires efficiently becomes an issue. Moreover, depending upon the criticality, selecting the type...

Electrical system grounding is directly related to human safety. Electrical systems are grounded, or earthed, in order to obtain a low resistance path for the dissipation of current...

If you don’t want to use the cumbersome multimeters for tracing out simple faults like short circuits, continuity or resistance inside PCB assemblies and wirings, then perhaps...

Rotating machines tend to vibrate, so vibration analysis on a regular basis is needed to predict the operational health of equipment and provide fault analysis. It’s the job of...

Electromagnetism is a branch of physics which deals with electricity and magnetism and the interaction between them. It was first discovered in the 19th century and has extensive application...

An integrated circuit or IC is basically the assembly of electronic components fabricated on a semiconductor material as a unit. There are different techniques used to design and construct...

The production of thin-film panels using quantum dot nanotechnology can be accomplished using either contact printing, which offers very high resolutions, or solvent spin-casting techniques...

Almost everyone is familiar with FM or frequency modulated radio. But what about AM or amplitude modulation radio? What do we mean by the term and what is the history of amplitude...

Profibus is an industry-standard communications bus protocol used in process automation and sensor networks using programmable logic controllers. Understanding how the networks function...

The sections of this guide provide links to many articles that explain some of the important electronic components commonly used in all types of electronic circuits. Important parts...

The experience of hearing a piece of music in its amplified version can be truly thrilling. This inspired the researchers to further enhance these systems for inducing greater satisfaction...

The loudspeaker and amplifier working theory presented in this article has been expressed in a most simple and easy to understand narration. The content will not only enlighten a layman...

A light meter has become an important tool to measure the light levels for various areas like photosynthesis and photography. Here we take a look at some important information regarding...

The simple circuit design, with circuit schematic and construction details shown here will help you learn about how MOSFET amplifier circuits work.

In recent years the use of electromagnetism has gained more importance in modern technology. They have a wide range of application in all electrical fields and equipment.

Remote tire pressure sensing allows a vehicle owner to get current, constantly-updated pressure indication from a reading on the dash. This article discusses the two most popular methods...

Electrical testing and measurement devices can tell you if a circuit or wire is energized as well as tell you how much voltage or current an electrical circuit is carrying. Other types...

Undoubtedly one of the few major discoveries of humankind throughout history, electricity has changed our lives in ways our ancestors could never imagine. Study our guide and learn...

Battery technology has come a long way over the centuries. Copper and lime or lemon juice has given way to exotic metals such as nickel and metal hydride. If you're curious about...

The explosive power of airborne flour dust can obliterate an entire factory. In fact, in several cases it has. The worst flour mill explosions on record had double-digit death tolls...

A very amusing and simple experiment using few batteries and a light bulb will quite effectively explain how to light up a torch bulb or a LED. School students will especially love...

Electrical safety is an important issue in working areas where water is used as a base element. We need to follow some precautions and instructions while enjoying swimming in a pool...

The magnetic properties of the nuclei of atoms can be used to yield chemical information. The nuclear magnetic resonance phenomenon is the basis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a technique...

Installing radiant heat systems in factories or industrial plants requires knowledge of the current and future uses of the space. Designs should be focused on producing optimal performance...

Find out what phase change cooling vests are, how they work, and their benefits compared to regular ice or gel cooling vests.

Domestic electrical wiring may seem difficult to understand, but this article will help through some specific home electrical wiring diagrams.

Power transformer failure results in production loss, unavailability of critical services, and loss of revenue. Routine testing and performing diagnostics can minimize loss and down...

Transformers are among the most common of electrical devices found in power plants, substations, electrical, and electronic equipment. Just about every electrical device makes use of...

Correction or improvement of the power factor of electrical equipment like transformers is done to reduce the required electric power and thereby save electricity. Here, we discuss...

A resistive load can be simply controlled by varying the applied voltage. But controlling inductive loads like an AC motor definitely isn’t that simple and can be done only through...

The need for large battery systems for renewable energy is becoming more evident lately. Vanadium redox batteries are considered to be good candidates for this purpose. Read this article...

A transformer open-delta configuration is used to drive 3-phase loads where the power requirement is less and where the current load is small and may vary in the near future.

The process of converting AC to DC to run electronic devices involves inefficiency that is multiplied by the millions of devices that require them. What if this process could be made...

Understanding the roles of power regulators, inverters, and converters is important for completing a solar power system in such a way that all components deliver optimal results. In...

The Smith chart, also known as a polar impedance plot, was invented by Philip Smith in 1939 to plot the characteristics of microwave components such as reflection coefficient, impedance...

Large industries and electrical utilities are very concerned about the presence of nonlinear loads in their electrical power systems. This article describes the causes of harmonics...

A battery is a source of electrical energy, which is provided by one or more electrochemical cells of the battery after conversion of stored chemical energy. In today’s life,...

What are the major differences between Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron batteries? Is the only difference the letter "R" in "iron" versus "ion"? Hardly....

What does the term Power Engineering mean? What are its benefits? How did it come into existence? All of these questions will be answered in this article.

Resistance may be a necessary evil but even then it has not been given a free reign by nature. Resistance is still is subject to the laws of mathematics. Find out more about it here!

Arcing and flares at substations can become a big problem. Why do they happen, and what can be done to prevent them? Here are described two main technical causes and few factors...

Normally a dry cell is also referred to as a Zinc-Carbon Leclanche cell. It is an easily portable, compact, and modified form of Leclanche cell capable of producing an EMF of 1.5 V...

Microgrids are smaller versions of the national electricity grid running independently. Here you can read about microgrids, why we need them, how they are cost effective, and their...

The electrical power generated in a power station situated in a remote place is transmitted to different regions for domestic and industrial uses. Here we discuss the electric power...

How do Lithium Titanate batteries work and are they really superior to conventional Lithium-ion batteries? Are they going to substitute for their counterparts in the future market?

By analyzing the cases of people living near power stations, researchers believe that humans can suffer from cancer and tumors when exposed to EMF radiation. However, they fail to give...

Caller ID faker apps are really easy to get and to use. Using this, high profile celebrities have been hacked, and they were not even aware of that. Are you a victim of this attack...

The article describes the science behind the little grey thing that pumps up your cell phone's juices, i.e the lithium-ion battery. Although they cost more than the other rechargeable...

The phones we use at home were simple for a long time before the internet came into picture. With the use of internet, technology like VoIP has been introduced to change the way we...

The standard telecommunications model is comprised of four telecommunication layers. Here we will look at and discuss the role and working of each component layer.

Multiplexing is a technology to transfer digital or analog data in daily use devices like telephone and television. Here, we discuss the various multiplexing technologies used for data...

There are several methods that can be used to ensure the authenticity and safety of traffic on a PBX. Among these are firewalls, authentication, and message security and validity.

Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) are the next big advance in Internet connectivity. The article describes the design and operation of WMNs, along with their available types and...

This article explains the essential concepts and assumptions of the Longley-Rice propagation model, which is otherwise known as the Irregular Terrain Model (ITM).

Internet traffic routing process has become quite topsy-turvy ever since it was reported that internet traffic was routed via Chinese servers on April 8, 2009, making it a bigger puzzle...

A new type of pulsed laser has been recently developed- the dark laser. The technology is available with the aid of quantum dot diode lasers and has a great potential in the fields...