A diode is a tiny component that controls the flow of electricity by allowing current to pass in only one direction. This ...
A blast from the Elektor archives: this 1998 battery tester uses a simple LED display to reveal a battery’s true condition ...
A diode makes 12V car electronics safer and simpler. It cuts extra parts, reduces power loss, and keeps important systems ...
Great Eastern FX has unveiled the latest limited edition stompbox in its Obsolete Devices series, and it is a distortion pedal inspired by the iconic hard-clipping performance of the MXR Distortion+ ...
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What Does a Diode Actually Do?

A diode is a tiny component with a powerful job—controlling the direction of electrical current. This video explains how diodes allow electricity to flow one way, block it the other, and protect ...
A compact 402 nm laser pushes power and lifespan higher without expanding its footprint.
STMicroelectronics has introduced three radiation-hardened low-voltage rectifier diodes intended for power conversion and ...
STMicroelectronics has unveiled three new radiation-hardened low-voltage rectifier diodes designed for power circuits in Low ...
Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) today introduces the AP61406Q, a new 5.5V, 4A member with I2C interface of its low quiescent current (IQ), automotive-compliant* synchronous buck converters ...
Over the past decades, engineers have introduced numerous technologies that rely on light and its underlying characteristics.
A year ago, I’ve design reviewed an MCU module for CAN hacking, called TinySparrow. Modules are plenty cool, and even more so when they’re intended for remaking car ECUs. For a while ...
OLED TVs are known for excellent visual quality, but also garnered an early reputation for panel "burn-in." These days, ...