Category Archives: Electronics

Cracking the Capacitor Code

Posted on 2012-03-14 by M. Eric Carr

What is that “105” capacitor’s value, anyway? Here is a quick guide to determining capacitor values. Continue reading →

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Heathkit is back!

Posted on 2012-03-11 by M. Eric Carr

HeathKit, of electronics kit fame, is back in the kit business! Continue reading →

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Got Rubidium?

Posted on 2012-03-10 by M. Eric Carr

Rubidium-based 10MHz frequency standards can be as accurate as one part per billion… Continue reading →

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Oscilloscope Basics

Posted on 2012-03-08 by M. Eric Carr

A brief introduction to what an oscilloscope does and how to use one. Continue reading →

Posted in Analog, Digital, EET205, EET325, Electronics, Fundamentals, HOW-TO, Tools | 2 Comments