Electronics
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Advantages and Disadvantages of LED Bulbs
Earlier, I had shared a short article about advantages and disadvantages of incandescent bulbs, now I’m covering advantages and disadvantages of LED bulbs. LED bulb is no complex technology, it is using simple LED with…
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Dos and don’ts while charging your laptop
Ah, the modern marvel that is the laptop. Sleek, powerful, and just a bit temperamental when it comes to battery life. Charging your laptop might seem like a straightforward task, but it’s fraught with pitfalls…
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Push buttons: Small switches, big impact on sustainable energy
The fight against climate change often visualizes large-scale interventions: sprawling solar farms, towering wind turbines, and futuristic technologies. However, within this battle for a sustainable future lies an unassuming hero – push buttons. These universal…
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MCB Trip Curves – A, B, C, D, and More
As we all know, MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) is a compact electrical switch designed to automatically break and interrupt the flow of electricity in case of over-current or short-circuit, offering protection for circuits and devices…
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What is inrush current?
Inrush current, also known as ‘inrush current surge’ or ‘switch-on surge’, refers to the temporary surge of electrical current that occurs when a device or electrical equipment is first turned on. This term is particularly…
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Advantages and disadvantages of BLDC fan
BLDC (Brush Less Direct Current) motor fans are making buzz in the electronic market as it hardly consumes electricity like three times less energy compared to normal fans and delivers better air even in low…
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What is voltage stabilizer? How does it work?
Voltage stabilizer is an electric device used to automatically maintain a constant voltage level which is safe for home usage when their is a constant fluctuations in the incoming voltage. A voltage stabilizer device acts…
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How often should one upgrade or buy a new computer system?
In this article, I will discuss some important keynotes about how often should one upgrade or completely buy a new computer system. I want to highlight some keynotes on this topic because it becomes necessary…
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How to calculate Power Factor (PF)?
In electrical engineering, the Power Factor (PF) is a ratio of the real power measured in watts absorbed by the load to the apparent power measured in volt-ampere flowing in the AC (alternate current) circuit.…
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What is the difference between an inverter and a UPS?
Inverters and UPS are used to eliminate any blackout due to electricity shorted. Most of us call both the technology one and the same because of its job of restoring the electricity. But there are…
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AWG to MM2
The electrical engineer makes a lot of calculations. Sometimes when an engineer visits a different country and his calculation may differ to a new country. Thus, here is a list of cross-reference AWG (American Wire…
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Safety precautions when working with electricity
Electricity, as useful it is, can be a like-taker as well. Yes, in today’s time, the wire manufacturing companies have enhanced their safety precautions, and now we have access to PV coat wire which is…