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memory× 128
Consider instead more specific tags, e.g., dram, sram, flash
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oscilloscope× 126
A piece of measurement equipment which can visualize one or more signals simultaneously on a time scale.
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identification× 126
Identify chips, connectors, cables, and other components, usually from photographs
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software× 124
If your software question isn't electronics related, ask on stackoverflow.com
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stepper-motor× 123
A kind of motor that moves in steps.
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measurement× 123
the assignment of numbers to objects or events. All measurements consist of three parts: magnitude, dimensions (units) and uncertainty.
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wifi× 122
Questions on the implementation of Wi-Fi (802.11) hardware. Note shopping questions are off-topic.
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rs232× 121
the electrical standard used on most serial ports.
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current-measurement× 121
Measurements of the current flowing through a circuit
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infrared× 120
electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than those of visible light at 0.74 micrometres (µm) to 300 µm, which is extends the nominal red edge of the visible spectrum.
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ground× 119
the reference point in an electrical circuit from which other voltages are measured, or is a common return path for electric current, or a direct physical connection to the Earth.
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safety× 117
When in doubt, don't do it. Electronics can be dangerous, even fatal.
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timer× 115
Circuit to generate a signal a specific time after a trigger event. The timing can be defined by an RC time constant, or by clock pulses from an oscillator.
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raspberry-pi× 113
a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets,…
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msp430× 113
a Texas Instruments low-power microcontroller family.
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multiplexer× 113
A multiplexer selects one of two (or more) inputs based on a control input. It then outputs the selected input.
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microchip× 112
an IC manufacturer, best known for its extensive range of PIC microcontrollers, but also memory and analog function ICs.
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stm32× 112
the third ARM family by STMicroelectronics. It follows their earlier STR9 family based on the ARM9E core, and STR7 family based on the ARM7TDMI core.
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impedance× 111
It defines the Voltage/Current characteristic of any dipole circuit
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datasheet× 111
the primary documentation about components, describing their functionality and electrical properties.
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xilinx× 111
A popular manufacturer of FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) and CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices).
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solar-cell× 109
Solid state electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.
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microprocessor× 109
an integrated circuit that elaborates information in the form of digital signals. Not to be confused with a microcontroller, which embeds many additional devices to control embed…
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resistance× 104
It's a measure of how much an conductor opposes current flowing through it. It can also refer to a part of a circuit, which has a non-negligible resistance value.
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cables× 103
Questions about cable types, properties, ratings and construction.
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robotics× 101
This site no longer includes robotics in its topics. See the robotics stackexchange instead.
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inductor× 100
a 2 terminal passive device that stores energy in a magnetic field.
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layout× 99
the process of designing a PCB including placement of parts and routing of traces.
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linux× 99
If your Linux question isn't electronics-related, ask on one of the other stack exhange sites. Stack Overflow, Unix & Linux or Super User are likely what you're looking for.
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surface-mount× 99
Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) refers to the way components are mounted on a PCB: SMDs (Surface-Mounted Devices) have pins or contacts which lay on top of the PCB's pads, without the need for holes in…
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electromagnetism× 98
The kind of magic without which all of this wouldn't be possible. This tag should be used for questions about the **physics** of the fields that charged particles create and how these fields interact.…
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computers× 98
Questions regarding architectures or design of specific parts, not consumer-related questions.
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wire× 98
A length of conductive material used as a conductor of electricity.
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breadboard× 97
a pre-made generic board for prototyping.
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eagle× 96
a low-cost PCB design software package.
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pcb-fabrication× 94
About the manufacturing of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards).
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