Reading time: 3 minute An electrochemical transistor made of balsa wood opens up the possibility of embedding sensors and other electronic devices in plants, which could help agriculture and forest management.
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Articles about elementary electronics, vintage electronics, electronics, inventors, electronic kits, IoT (Internet Of Things), etc.
How robust are USB Type-C ports? | My experience with the Huawei P20
Reading time: 4 minute The article presents information about the robustness of USB Type-C ports on Huawei phones. It also shows instructions for changing the PCB with the charging port and headphone jack on Huawei P20 Lite phones.
Top 10 transistor manufacturers
Reading time: 4 minute Transistors have a very long life, they can work with lower voltage sources for greater safety. In this article we present a number of transistor manufacturers, which have the best price-quality offers.
Dr. Phys. Eugen Pavel, Inventor of Hyper CD-ROM (Petabyte Optical Disc)
Reading time: 3 minute Dr. Phys. Eugen Pavel, from the Institute of Atomic Physics in Magurele, made a CD (Compact Disk), made of glass, with a storage capacity 15000 times higher compared to an ordinary one. In November 1999, his invention was awarded the gold medal at the "Brussels Europa" World Invention Fair. In the same year, the author wanted at any cost the serial production of this CD in Romania.
Top 10 resistors for harsh environments
Reading time: 8 minute The article presents the top 10 types of resistors that offer high reliability and stability or high temperature performance for a wide range of applications. These resistors are designed for harsh environments, including automotive and industrial applications.
What are supercapacitors and where are they used?
Reading time: 2 minute A supercapacitor is also known as a two-layer ultracapacitor or electrolytic capacitor. Supercapacitors consist of two electrodes, an electrolyte, a separating membrane, and their performance differs depending on the characteristics of the materials used.
Qualitative levels of capacitor manufacturers
Reading time: 3 minute The article presents in a structure classified by quality levels, types of capacitors used in consumer power sources (PC, TV, appliances, etc.). The purpose of this article is to provide detailed information about the most important part of an electronic equipment, its power supply unit.
Pivetta Opera Only - Perhaps the most expensive audio amplifier in the world
Reading time: 2 minute With a height of over 2 m, a weight of 1500 kg and an impressive design, it looks more like a futuristic teleportation device than a power amplifier. Its beauty is matched only by specifications. In the construction of this applicator, some more special materials were used, such as: aeronautical quality aluminum and gold.
Internet-of-Things (IoT) security
Reading time: 5 minute The most critical security issues for IoT environments are those regarding the protection of the privacy of data generated by interconnected devices and transmitted over IP networks. Therefore, security solutions must address these issues as a matter of priority.
Justin Capra and the flying backpack later used by NASA
Reading time: 3 minute A proficient and visionary inventor, the creator of the flying backpack, an idea taken over by NASA for the intercapsular movements of cosmonauts, and of the car that consumes 0,5 liters per kilometer, Justin Capra tried to break down barriers and mentalities.