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Connectors 101

Connectors 101

What is a connector? A connector is an electrical component that links two or more components together. The major types of connectors are:...

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Fuses 101

What are fuses and when do I need them? A fuse is an electronic component that protects a circuit by creating an open circuit if it draws ...

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DC Motors 101

DC Motors 101

Watch the video mini-lecture on DC motor control from Dr. Jordan What types of DC motors are most common? Brushed DC motors. Curren...

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Getting Started with Cadence

Getting Started with Cadence

Introduction A number of basic Cadence tutorial videos are available on YouTube. Getting Started 1. In Windows, find and open the app...

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Power Supplies 101

What are the components of a basic power supply subsystem? Source of power - battery, AC adapter, solar Input electronic noise filterin...

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Using Bitwise Operators in C

What are bitwise operators? Bitwise operators allow access to individual bits in a variable or register. A typical register or variable i...

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Soldering and Desoldering Tips and Tricks

Soldering and Desoldering Tips and Tricks

Video Walkthrough How do I turn on the soldering irons in PRLTA 103? How do I solder through-hole components by hand? Solderi...

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Particle Argon Wifi Board

What is the Particle Argon? What does it do? The Particle Argon is a "wi-fi for everything" development kit that includes a mi...

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Peralta 103 Resources

What equipment is available at each of the benches? Function Generator (5 MHz) Microscope -  Aven zipScope 2M USB Digital Microscope Mu...

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House of Quality

What is a House of Quality, and what is it used for? The House of Quality diagram is used to translate customer requirements, market rese...

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Microchip PIC Microcontrollers

What microcontrollers does Microchip specialize in? Microchip specializes in 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers. How do I ...

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Texas Instruments Microcontrollers

What microcontrollers does Texas Instruments specialize in? Texas Instruments (TI) specializes in low-power, performance, and wireless mi...

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Microchip AVR Microcontrollers

What microcontrollers does Atmel specialize in? Atmel was one of the top IC manufacturers that makes a number of 8-bit, 32-bit, and ARM mi...

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Drawing Software

What is drawing software used for? Drawing software is used to create diagrams for inclusion in presentations and reports. Title De...

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All About Escape Rooms

What is an escape room? An escape room is a real-life adventure game where you pay to be locked in a room filled with puzzles and given a ...

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All About Smart Homes

What is a smart home? A smart home links together home comfort, entertainment, appliances, thermostats, lighting, and other electronic dev...

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Patents 101

What is a patent? "A patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to the inventor, issued by the United States Patent a...

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Mechanical CAD Software

What is CAD software used for? Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software is used to capture and simulate designs electronically. It is common...

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