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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...

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Split 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...

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Zener 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...

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Which 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...

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PCB 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...

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Hall Effect Sensors or Reed Sensors?

How do I know whether my application is better suited to a Hall effect sensor or a reed sensor?

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Split 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...

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PCB 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...

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arduino 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....

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SOP and SOIC Package

Are the SOP and the SOIC the same package?

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So, 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...

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Identifying 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...

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Zener 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...

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Split 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...

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Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

arduino 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....

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Which 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 Article

Split 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...

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SOP and SOIC Package

Are the SOP and the SOIC the same package?

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LED - 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...

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Please 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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