Category Archives: Components

EPROMs

Posted on 2017-08-31 by M. Eric Carr

EPROMs are electrically programmable, UV-erasable, and easy to interface with TTL circuits. Continue reading →

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Batteries, visualized

Posted on 2016-10-30 by M. Eric Carr

Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a see-through battery to research battery physics and directly observe dendrite formation. Continue reading →

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A Better Voltage Regulator

Posted on 2016-02-16 by M. Eric Carr

There’s a switched mode, drop-in replacement for the LM7805. Pass it on. Continue reading →

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The EBCs of BJTs

Posted on 2014-11-30 by M. Eric Carr

Bipolar Junction transistors (BJTs — NPN and PNP types) are inexpensive, reliable, relatively easy to use, and very useful. Here’s how they are used. Continue reading →

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