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How Resistors Work: The Building Block of All Electronics

This video breaks down how resistors work and why they’re one of the most essential components in every electronic device.
EDN

A guide to using FETs for voltage controlled circuits, Part 2

In Part 1 of this five-part series, we examined FET voltage controlled resistors, basic voltage controlled resistor circuits, and a balanced or push pull voltage controlled resistor (VCR) circuit.
EDN

A short primer on using resistors in circuit design

I get somewhat annoyed when I hear engineers who have some real-world experience or exposure casually dismiss a component, especially a passive one, as “simple.” It may be simple in concept or ...
Nature

Use of the Silicon Resistor in the d.c. Stabilization of Transistor Circuits

IT is well known that changes in the d.c. characteristics of transistor amplifiers with temperature are particularly severe, and tend to limit the range over which these devices can operate. The d.c.
Electronic Design

Program a PIC Processor In-Circuit Using a 3.3-V Supply

Many PIC processors require 5-V power while being programmed, yet battery-powered systems may contain low-voltage devices that will be damaged at voltages above their maximum voltage ratings. In ...