It’s rather amazing how many electronic components you can buy right now are not quite the genuine parts that they are sold as. Outside of dedicated platforms like Mouser, Digikey and LCSC you pretty ...

A Planet Analog article, “2N3904: Why use a 60-year-old transistor?” by Bill Schweber, inspired some interest in this old transistor and how it’s commonly used, and if any uncommon uses might exist.

The transistor is probably the most important invention in electronic engineering and the basis for nearly all integrated circuits (ICs). The transistor is a three-terminal electronic device that can ...

We all appreciate clear easy-to-read reference materials. In that pursuit [Andreas] over at Splitbrain sent in his latest project, Pinoutleaf. This useful web app simplifies the creation of clean, ...

The Intel LGA-1851 socket has recently been detailed by Jaykihn, revealing a pinout map that highlights the connectivity options for various components within the motherboard. This unveiling coincides ...

Among all the Arduino boards, the Uno is most folks' go-to choice, and for good reason. It's the perfect platform to get started with Arduino, it's capable enough to handle a wide range of tasks, and ...

The SATA 15-pin power connector pinout is an essential component of modern computing hardware. It is a small, rectangular connector with a total of 15 pins that are designed to deliver power to ...

The ATX 24-pin 12V Power Supply Pinout is an essential component for any PC enthusiast. It provides the necessary power to keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently. The pinout is the layout ...