Component Parameters & Applications

Passive components are the cornerstone of all electronics, both in terms of physical design and the language of circuit models...

Connectors carry signals and information between boards and components within a larger system. The M12 connector and the related M12/M8...

For many through-hole components, there is a surface-mount equivalent available for your PCB. Thanks to standardization in the electronics industry,...

When building a new electronics project, many designers strive to use the most updated components available. However, technology advances every...

Flip-chip land grid arrays (FCLGAs) are the socket type used with Intel’s current range of desktop processors. Variants of this...

In the not-too-distant past, designers were forced to use discrete transistors and logic gate ICs to build up complex devices....

The PN2222A, also known as the PN2222, is a general-purpose transistor best suited to applications that don’t require high stress...

The IRF520 is a transistor known as a MOSFET, a transistor type developed to address the shortcomings of other transistor...

Shift registers move data within precise time intervals when making calculations in complex electronic components. The 74HC595 and its updated...

Signal control through switches is a key part of many electronics projects. A project may need to manage many signals...