What is a pull-up resistor?
What is a pull-up resistor? Explanation for beginners If you work with microcontrollers, buttons or digital inputs, sooner or later you will stumble across the term “pull-up resistor”....
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Calculate LED series resistor
If you want to use an LED in your circuit, there's one question you can hardly avoid: Which series resistor do I need to ensure that my LED lights up safely and reliably?
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N-channel or P-channel? How to choose the right MOSFET
MOSFETs have become an integral part of modern electronics. They switch efficiently, quickly and almost loss-free - ideal for microcontrollers, motor controllers, power supplies or LED applications. But...
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Transistors explained simply - Understanding & using NPN vs. PNP correctly
Transistors are real all-rounders in electronics. Whether as switches, amplifiers or signal converters - they can be found in almost every circuit. But many beginners ask themselves:...
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Diodes explained simply - how they work, types and applications
Diodes are the secret heroes of many electronic circuits. Whether power supply, LED lighting, voltage limiting or signal paths - they are everywhere. In this article you will find out what...
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Controlling LEDs correctly: basics, differences & tips
LEDs, control and differences - your overview for practice and projects LEDs have become an integral part of electronics - whether as a simple status display, decorative RGB lighting...
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What is a microcontroller?
What is a microcontroller - and what can you do with it? Microcontrollers are small, powerful components that often do their work invisibly in everyday life. They...
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Safe handling of vehicle electrics
Safe handling of vehicle electrics: what you need to consider when wiring and retrofitting
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FLRY-B vehicle cables: Retrofit tips and vehicle electrics
FLRY-B cable Anyone working in automotive electrics - whether a professional or an ambitious hobby mechanic - can hardly avoid FLRY-B cables. These flexible, heat-resistant cables are standard in modern...
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