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Reverse Polarity Protection Circuit Using P-Channel MOSFET You’ve just finished assembling an electronic project and are ready to power it up, only to realize the battery might be connected backwards. In an instant, a simple mistake can destroy hours of work. Reverse polarity is one of the most common causes of circuit failure, from hobby projects to industrial systems. The good news is that a well-designed reverse polarity… |
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Smart Home Energy Management System By Ojas Chanakya, Aniruddh Viswananthan We have developed a smart home energy management system prototype that divides the house into sectors and efficiently chooses which sector is powered by what energy source. The reason why we developed this project was that in India, the adoption of renewable energy is still not widespread, despite the subsidies and… |
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Infineon Expands Memory Offerings for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Missions Infineon has introduced its radiation-tolerant memory portfolio. These are important for space use, specifically in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. LEO satellites are closer to Earth, where the severity of radiation is less, and hence these COTS components offer cost-effective and time-efficient solutions. The current release includes three types of memory chips: F-RAM (Ferroelectric… |
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RECOM Releases 15W AC to DC Power Modules with Market Leading Input Range RECOM has released power modules featuring an ultra-wide input voltage range of 18 to 264 VAC and 18 to 375 VDC. Designed with a standard 1.5 by 2-inch footprint, these modules deliver fully regulated output voltages ranging from 5V to 54V DC. The RAC15-K/WI provides a full 15W output rating, typically above 48 VAC input at ambient temperatures up to 60°C, with diminished yet effective power… |
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ROHM Expands NIR LED Lineup with Miniature Models for VR, Industrial, and Medical Use ROHM announced the launch of a new series of compact surface-mount near-infrared (NIR) LEDs, designed to meet the surging demand for precise, power-efficient sensing in contemporary applications such as VR, AR, automation systems, and biosensors. The introduced lineup includes six models across three package configurations. The LEDs are available in 850nm and 940nm wavelengths, tailored… |
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DigiKey Introduces Digital Technology Portals to Drive Education and Innovation in APAC Region THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, introduces dedicated Application & Technology Portals in the APAC region. The portals are localized online resources designed to empower engineers and innovators with technology-specific resources… |
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches ECMS Portal, Urges Design Teams and Six Sigma Quality Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT today launched the guidelines and online portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), reinforcing India’s electronics manufacturing capabilities. The Union Cabinet approved ECMS on April 8, 2025. From May 1, 2025 companies can submit applications online under the defined segments. … |
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Types of Current Transformers Current transformers play an important role in protecting electrical systems. They are primarily used where a current is too high to measure directly such as power plants, grid stations, etc. These transformers convert high alternating current into a smaller value that can be safely measured. If you want to start with more basics you can also check out our article on… |
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Types of Batteries: A Complete Guide Battery types are fundamental to understanding modern electronics and electrical systems. Whether you're a student learning about electrochemistry or an engineer working on your next electronics project, understanding the different types of batteries and their applications is essential. This comprehensive guide covers over 50 battery types, from basic primary batteries like… |
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Different Types of Transformers: Step-Up, Step-Down & More It is important to know the different types of transformers for electrical engineering applications and to design power systems. Transformers are electromagnetic devices based on the principles of electromagnetic induction discovered by Michael Faraday, and they perform very important functions for power generation, transmission, distribution, and electronic circuits. This large reference… |
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Space-Qualified Power Management Solution for AMD Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design for the AMD Versal™ AI Edge XQRVE2302 Adaptive SOC. This advanced reference design, developed in collaboration with AMD, integrates essential space-grade components tailored for power management in next-generation space avionics… |
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Building a Voice Controlled Home Automation System with Arduino Voice Controlled Home Automation Using Arduino is an exciting project that aims to automate home appliances with the power of voice commands. In this project, voice instructions will be recognised, and text-to-speech conversion will be performed using an Android app. The HC-05 module will then be used to transmit the text data via… |
