If you think of electronic components as 'just parts,' you might be overlooking the 'record of negotiations' where designers ...

Although not really a cost-effective or a required skill unless you have some very specific needs not met by off-the-shelf power resistor options, making your own own wirewound power resistor is ...

Messing around with Arduino can lead to some fun projects — like simple electronic games, lighting or audio manipulation, or even gesture controls for other devices. However, you'll need the right ...

Resistor: A passive chunk of material that resists the flow of electrical current. A terminal is connected to each end you’re done. What could be simpler? It turns out it’s not so simple at all.

Last time, I investigated the "mysterious ICs" that came out of the warehouse. This time, I'm continuing that.While ...

A top-side cooled resistor helps designers manage heat, handle power, and reduce PCB space in automotive circuits.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new Automotive Grade top-side cooling mount thick film power ...

Stackpole Electronics’ HCSK1216 Kelvin-termination metal alloy shunt resistor delivers up to 10 W at 70°C in a 1216 footprint ...

The mystery of adding LED lights to a modern BMW with CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) electrical system is easy to resolve. The “smart” CAN Bus smells a rat when you pop in an LED brake light or ...