How to balance parallel MOSFET's
I want to place several mosfets in parallel to handle more current, but am confused about the Gate resistors and something refered to as a "balance" resistor. From what I've read, this balance...
View ArticleSplit core current transformers
Hi, all. I'm looking for split core current transformers at a reasonable price. This will be formonitoring circuits in my home. The Magnelab SCT-400 and SCT-750 series look good because they come in...
View ArticleZener Diode?
Trying to repair a 19,2 volt nicad battery (has 16 1.2v nicad cells in series) (sears)... There's an object in the circuitry of the battery that I believe is a diode.. and maybe a Zener diode.. can't...
View ArticleWhich Capacitors are Best for Power Supply Decoupling
Sorry one more decoupling cap question. When I am selecting a cap and there exist ceramic, tantalum, and electrolytic caps all with the value I need. Which capacitor type is the better choice for...
View ArticlePCB manufacturer and Electronics Calculator
Hi,I'm a Electronic hobbist, doing PCB related job. Usually i'm using PCB from local product. Worried about their product quality, usually i'm working on 4 layar PCB. Now i'm looking World best PCB...
View ArticleHall Effect Sensors or Reed Sensors?
How do I know whether my application is better suited to a Hall effect sensor or a reed sensor?
View ArticleSplit core current transformers
Hi, all. I'm looking for split core current transformers at a reasonable price. This will be formonitoring circuits in my home. The Magnelab SCT-400 and SCT-750 series look good because they come in...
View ArticlePCB manufacturer and Electronics Calculator
Hi,I'm a Electronic hobbist, doing PCB related job. Usually i'm using PCB from local product. Worried about their product quality, usually i'm working on 4 layar PCB. Now i'm looking World best PCB...
View Articlearduino based autopilot
Hello this is my first post in about 15 years to digi-key.I am gathering parts, information and knowledge to build an autopilot for my 18 foot boat.Basically, to begin with it will steer my 7.5 Hp....
View ArticleSo, is the idea of retrofit LED bulbs bogus, or is it realy the way to go?
I've heard a number of people say that retrofiting existing lighting fixtures with LED bulbs is not going to be satisfactory. Yet I see a lot on companies beginning to offer LED bulbs with bases that...
View ArticleIdentifying Surface mount components
Hi, I work in entertainment lighting and sound equipment repair and often find myself trying to fix equipment that doesn't have proper service manuals with the component identification they...
View ArticleZener Diode?
Trying to repair a 19,2 volt nicad battery (has 16 1.2v nicad cells in series) (sears)... There's an object in the circuitry of the battery that I believe is a diode.. and maybe a Zener diode.. can't...
View ArticleSplit core current transformers
Hi, all. I'm looking for split core current transformers at a reasonable price. This will be formonitoring circuits in my home. The Magnelab SCT-400 and SCT-750 series look good because they come in...
View Articlearduino based autopilot
Hello this is my first post in about 15 years to digi-key.I am gathering parts, information and knowledge to build an autopilot for my 18 foot boat.Basically, to begin with it will steer my 7.5 Hp....
View ArticleWhich Capacitors are Best for Power Supply Decoupling
Sorry one more decoupling cap question. When I am selecting a cap and there exist ceramic, tantalum, and electrolytic caps all with the value I need. Which capacitor type is the better choice for...
View ArticleSplit core current transformers
Hi, all. I'm looking for split core current transformers at a reasonable price. This will be formonitoring circuits in my home. The Magnelab SCT-400 and SCT-750 series look good because they come in...
View ArticleLED - Resistor Circuit Design Question
I have several types/colors of LEDs, both 3mm and 5mm, that specify a range for Forward Voltage (such as 3.2-3.5V) and/or a range for Current (such as 20-25 mA). I'm using some of the free online LED...
View ArticlePlease help...
Can any one please help he how to compile a C program on the ARM processor ?? Thank you very much in advance, Regards,Timothy
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