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The MAQ20 data acquisition system is economical, empowering, adaptable and UL listed   View web version 2 May 2024 — Issue 18 | Vol 9     Source Products   |   Webinar Library   |   Standards The MAQ20 data acquisition system is economical, empowering, adaptable and UL listed The MAQ20 is optimal for powerful DAQ measurement applications, such as temperature, vibration, frequency, and fluid level monitoring, and many other measurements. Read more  → DigiKey TLX9910 AEC-Q101 isolated photovoltaic Toshiba's AEC-Q101 TLX9910 is suitable for driving MOSFETs and IGBTs in automotive applications featuring open voltage of 13.5 V min and isolation voltage of 3,750 V rms .   ...

One thing I'd like to learn (or to become better at) is: The practice of silencing my thoughts for a short period. Also called meditation. What does that have to do with electronics? It reduces stress and makes me more focused on the task at hand. So I can build more circuits, faster . At least in theory. ​ The problem is that I don't practice it. So naturally, I don't get the benefit of it. I recently asked my former meditation teacher for advice. He asked me back: "What's holding you back?" "I don't have enough time," I started typing (this was on Facebook Messenger). Then I deleted it because I realized that I could do it in as little as 5 minutes per day. I tried again: "I don't know what to do." But I had to delete this too because I had all the notes from the class that showed me exactly what to do. Then I tried: "I guess I don't have the motivation?" But again, I realized t...

I was lying on my couch, watching an interview by Adafruit, when I suddenly jumped in my chair. "I had never taken a course in electronics," he said. Who? Paul Horowitz. One of the authors of what many people call the electronics bible, The Art of Electronics. ​ THE Paul Horowitz had never taken a course on electronics?? ... and then he went on to write one of the most popular books on electronics! Wow. He explained that he learned by doing. By building things. Then other people wanted to learn what he was doing, so he created a course. After a few years, that course turned into a book. The first edition was published in 1980. In 2015, the third edition came out. ​ It's a book that focuses on solving problems on the circuit level, like: how to build an oscillator how to design the different building blocks of an amplifier how to design circuits with low noise But it's not a book I'd recommend as your first step into el...

If you can't see this message properly, view it in your browser. April 26, 2024 | #588    A Simple DDS Signal Generator: Direct Digital Synthesis in Its Purest Form Want to build a signal generator? Follow these tips about constructing a high-performance DDS signal generator using an AD9851. The topics of module modification, theory of operation, and software are all covered.   more...     Uni-T UT512D Insulation Resistance Tester (Review) The Uni-T UT512D insulation resistance tester (a.k.a. IR tester or Megohmmeter) is a specialized instrument for measuring the insulation resistance of electrical equipment and systems like cables, motors and generators, transformers, lightning arresters, etc.   more...   ...

Gen Z's exploration of alternative search methods   View web version 25 April 2024 — Issue 17 | Vol 9     Source Products   |   Webinar Library   |   Standards Gen Z's exploration of alternative search methods This digital evolution has precipitated a pivot in consumer behavior, with an increasing number of individuals turning to online platforms not just for socializing but for research and purchasing decisions as well. Read more  → Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc. Re-imagining PCB design: The advantages of a box-first approach When designing a new electronic device, it's natural to start with the PC board and then find a suitable...