Hobby Electronics Basics

  1. Home
  2. Hobby Electronics Basics
9387 Threads Posts
to

Worth reading in Hobby Electronics Basics

SiGe Microwave Schottky Diodes

Can anyone explain (to me) why people use Si and Ga As for microwave/RF Schottky diodes and not SiGe?
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by swewgp
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by swewgp

mAh battery life

Hi, I have a 1600mAh batter pack and would like to run a 25mA LED of this, but how long should it run for before the bat...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by none
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by none

Component Source

I brought a grab bag of ic's and there are a couple of parts I cannot source. Anyone know what these are(and possibly a...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Abstract.Dissonance
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by Abstract.Dissonance

NPN & PNP sensors

Hello. Can anyone explain the difference between npn & pnp sensors as used in industrial controls systems. How they work...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by 090559
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by 090559

Dual voltage supplies

Gentlemen Noob question... I have a board w/ a number of 5V logic chips & a a couple of 9-12V op-amps. I hope to use a...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tporter
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by tporter

Car radio audio input jack modification

Ive posted the following in Maxima forum with no luck. Anyone here have the answer? BTW, it is a Bose radio/CD head uni...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by cmdrdata
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by cmdrdata

microcontroller & OS

I use microcontroller (8 /16/32 bit),I would like to have OS running on microcontroller. What are the requirements(size...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tech.savvy
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by tech.savvy

Learning About Microcontrollers - Advice

Hi there, I wanting to start learning about programming microcontrollers and have done some preliminary research have d...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by JohnSickOfSpam
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by JohnSickOfSpam

Can I use a higher current AC/AC adaptor?

Hello I have to replace a broken power adaptor that was rated at AC/AC 12v 500ma. I have found that I already have a sp...
7 comments posted 20yrs
posted by kerplunkwhoops
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by kerplunkwhoops

where to connect an ESD bracelet?

Hi all, sorry if the answer has been posted elsewhere, I'm about to install some new RAM. I have a free anti-static bra...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by twarren
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by twarren

Voltage regulator for car ignition

Hi all, Found the following schematic for car ignition voltage regulator but one of the parts (LT1961) is hard to get.....
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Dr.chongff
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by Dr.chongff

Where to find these components?

Hi all, I've been looking high and low for the ic used in the following: http://www.linear.com/pc/productDetail.do?navI...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Dr.chongff
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by Dr.chongff

Becoming The Path Of Least Resistance!

Hi, Im trying to modify a digital camera, so I disassembled it and as I was doing so got one mother of a shock, have th...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by none
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by none

Becoming The Path Of Least Resistance!

Hi, Im trying to modify a digital camera, so I disassembled it and as I was doing so got one mother of a shock, have th...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by none
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by none