On Workbench Wednesdays, James walks you through several advanced electronic load measurements using the Multicomp Pro MP710258 electronic load. It lets you simulate...
Development boards for microcontrollers speed up prototyping. They collect all of the bits you normally need into a single place. The Pico Eurocard was designed by element14...
Handheld oscilloscopes and DMM combinations merge two electronics tools into one powerful tool. In the past, James wasn’t a fan of these “scope meters.” But his mind...
Deoxit is a unique electrical contact cleaning. Not only does it break up surface-level oxidation and flush it away, but it also protects against future oxidation! There...
Slew rate shows how fast an operational amplifier can respond to an input signal’s change. The “slew rate limit” is an important consideration. However, when looking...
Like any versatile tool, there are tons of options when looking at DMM models. Learn what various features mean so you can decide on your own what DMM capabilities you...
Creating a bode plot from a simulation (or transfer function) is easy. But what if you want to create a bode plot for a REAL op-amp circuit or filter? One way is to measure...
In episode 62 of Workbench Wednesday, James takes a look at Seeed Studio’s Grove System! Which is a set of modules with specific sizes that connect together with simple...
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Digital multimeters (DMMs) can measure multiple things. But they can do more than just what their dial suggests. For example, you can use...
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The Pi Pico W microcontroller board is the latest version in the Pi Pico family. This new MCU adds a WiFi and Bluetooth module to the existing...
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Flux makes soldering easier. It removes oxide layers, gets contaminants out of the way, and makes for better joints. But there are so many different...
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No matter how many printed circuit boards you design, the first version of a board will always need to be tested and debugged. These four tips...
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Learn how to use an oscilloscope’s trigger to find glitches, measure pulse widths, see transients, or stabilize a scope’s screen. This video explains...
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When running on a battery, it is important to know what parts of your circuit draw the most current. Profiling is a process where you look at...
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When connecting multiple oscilloscope probes to a circuit, does each probe need to connect to ground? The short answer is yes! Why? The long...
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The analog-to-digital converters in digital oscilloscopes can do more than just “sample” the data. Modes like Peak Detect can make use of the...
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The BK Precision 9140 Bench Supply is a triple output 300-watt power supply with power sequencing features. Each channel is isolated and has...
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Using a Metcal GT120, we look at three ways to improve your soldering skills. Using flux, setting a correct temperature, and selecting the proper...
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Measuring a switch-mode power supply (SMPS) with a DMM might show a stable voltage. But the same DC rail on an oscilloscope can show a completely...
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When you cannot get an oscilloscope probe into a tight spot, can you just use a piece of wire? Sometimes. When signal integrity matters, you...
