A primer in basic electrical troubleshooting (part I)

A few weeks ago, I wrote about fixing the VDO windshield washer pump in a vintage European car. As part of that, I quickly ...
EDN

Circuit protection basics

Circuit breakers are everywhere. If a technology, product, or piece of equipment runs on electricity, chances are it contains at least one circuit breaker to keep users and internal components safe.
EDN

SIGNAL CHAIN BASICS (Part 11): Introducing voltage- and power-conditioning circuits

(Editor's Note: There are links to the previous parts of this series at the end, below the author's biography.) For all signal-chain devices to operate properly, each requires a stable-voltage power ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Remote Control and Signaling Circuits, Class 1

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2020 NEC. Article 725 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) covers remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits that are not integral to a device or ...
Electronic Design

Basic Op Amp Circuits with Quizplanation

Andy recommends favorite resources for basic op amp circuits and includes a portion of TI's AN-20. Test your knowledge with our op amp quiz; answer explanations are included. By 1969, a fledgling ...