Category: Electronics

– Resistant To Discharge Death: When using a wet cell battery it’s important that you don’t allow the battery to discharge too much. Otherwise, it will never recharge. Gel cell Read more

Voltages with reverse polarity, or voltage or ripple current higher than specified can destroy the dielectric and the capacitor. The destruction of electrolytic capacitors can have catastrophic consequences such as Read more

The current flows through the multimeter, which displays the current. Ensure that the current is in the range of mA expected and then lower the setting of your multimeter to Read more

What is the formula for finding the time constant? Time Constant Form of a Control System How do you find the time constant of an RL circuit from a graph? Read more

If you want to run 12 volt accessories in your truck your best bet is to install a voltage dropper (voltage regulator) that connects across the system +24 volts and Read more

What would increase current? The current is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance. This means that increasing the voltage will cause the current to increase, Read more

Electricians and Web site advertisements warn that shock pens can generate up to 500 volts. But injury to a healthy person is unlikely because “it’s the amperage, or currency, that Read more

Copper wire is a popular electrical wire because of it’s lower resistance. Lower resistance means much more amperage for it have the heating quality you are seeking. If nichrome isn’t Read more

Multiple Wire Connectors – In-Line & Close-End Connectors Can you splice into existing electrical wire? Fortunately, no. Savvy electricians can splice wires together, safely adding the length they need to Read more

Design lifetime at rated temperature Manufacturers of electrolytic capacitors specify the design lifetime at the maximum rated ambient temperature, usually 105°C. This design lifetime can vary from as little as Read more