Lab: Measuring Thin Objects With Lasers
In this experiment, we will demonstrate the wave properties of light and its interactions with small obstacles placed in its… Read More
Lab: Using a Dichroic Prism to Determine LED Construction
LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, are special components that give off visible light when current flows through them. Thanks to… Read More
Bosch Smart Sensor Hub BHA260AB for Ultra-low Power Wearable Applications
Bosch BHA260AB is one of the latest members of the family of ultra-low power programmable smart sensor hubs, which include… Read More
The Colorful World of Dichroic Cubes
One of my favorite optical devices is the dichroic cube. At first glance, it might look like an ordinary chunk… Read More
MacBook Air Trackpad Repair: Calming a Constantly Clicking Computer
Is your trackpad clicking randomly? Dragging files around and acting like it’s haunted? My MacBook Air fell victim to this… Read More
Bosch Ultra-Low Power Programmable Smart Sensor Hub BHI260AB
Bosch BHI260AB is one of the latest members of the ultra-low power programmable smart sensor hubs, which include Bosch Sensortec’s… Read More
Sources, hazards, and protective measures of power surges
According to statistics, in the United States the direct losses due to power outages to various industries such as production… Read More
The role of capacitors in power supply and lighting circuits
A capacitor is an electrical device that store charges that can be retained for a certain amount of time even… Read More
TPS62840 With Ultra-Low IQ Not Only Extends Battery Life But Also Stops Switching When EMI-Free Is Needed
TPS62840 is a highly efficient buck converter with ultra-low operating quiescent current of typically 60 nA. It has special circuitry… Read More
Six countermeasures to limit startup surge current of SMPS
The inrush current of the switching power supply refers to the peak current flowing into the power supply equipment at… Read More