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This is a review of the Extech GX900 vs Fluke 287 Multimeter Extech Is owned by FLIR. Thanks to FLIR for providing the GX900 for this review. Extech GX900 vs Fluke 287 Graphical Multimeter Review -...
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In this episode Shahriar reviews the Siglent SDM3055A (SDM3055) 5.5-Digit Multimeter. After a brief look at the instrument’s datasheet, a full teardown is presented. The instrument utilizes a two-board design and a large LCD screen. The SDM3055A provides a comprehensive set of...
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by Rafael Garcia-Gil @ edn.com: For many applications that require power-supply currents of a few amperes or less, three-terminal adjustable-output linear voltage regulators, such as National Semiconductor's LM317, offer ease of use, low cost, and full on-chip overload protection. The...
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Use an LM317 as 0 to 3V adjustable regulator
by Vladimir Rentyuk @ edn.com: Most engineers know that they can use an inexpensive, three-terminal adjustable regulator, such as Fairchild Semiconductor’s LM317, as an adjustable regulator to only some necessary value of voltage, such as 36 or 3V. This value cannot be less than...
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by Rob Matheson @ phys.org: An exotic material called gallium nitride (GaN) is poised to become the next semiconductor for power electronics, enabling much higher efficiency than silicon. In 2013, the Department of Energy (DOE) dedicated approximately half of a $140 million...
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MAINS Power Dimmer / Switch Module project by Tracker J: Now it’s about time to talk also about what many of you has asked for: DIMMING! It’s a total different story, little bit complicated but, as you will see, not so hard to understand. General considerations: There are...
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