What Active Components Do You Need? | Workbench Wednesday #29
Active components like transistors, BJTs, MOSFETs, and integrated circuits (ICs) make it possible to control circuits. This video explains the must-have NPN and PNP BJTs. For …
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Measuring a MOSFET's Miller Plateau | Workbench Wednesdays #25
Turning on a MOSFET takes more than knowing the threshold voltage. A special event occurs when a FET turns on, which is called the Miller Plateau. The gate voltage sticks to the …
Read MoreDCA Pro Transistor Tester Review | Workbench Wednesdays
When it comes to transistors, there are only so many things a multimeter can measure. The DCA Pro from PEAK Electronics makes short work of testing parts like a transistor. This …
Read More7 MOSFET Myths and Misconceptions Addressed
The most popular AddOhms video is my short tutorial on MOSFET basics. In the years since I posted the video, people have sent me many questions. While answering those questions …
Read MoreLow side vs. High side transistor switch
A common task for a transistor is switching a device on and off. There are two configurations for a transistor switch: low side and high side. The location of the transistor …
Read MoreSwitching Voltage Regulator Tutorial
A switching voltage regulator is one of my favorite circuits. In school, they were the first circuits I built where I understood how transistors worked. In fact, they were the …
Read MoreP-Channel MOSFET Tutorial with only Positive Voltages
On every page of my blog, you might notice a chat window. If I’m not busy, we can chat in real-time. If not, the messages come to me by email. Here’s one I got from Matt the other …
Read MoreThe 4 best transistors to keep in your parts kit
When your project needs a transistor, there are tons of choices. Which makes answering the question “Which transistor should I use or buy?” a daunting task. Fear not, before wading …
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