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Impedance, part 2: why do LCR meters exist?

lcamtuf’s thing • 999 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24

🔬 Science Electronics Measurement Components Instruments

Impedance can be divided into resistance, capacitive reactance, and inductive reactance.
Digital multimeters measure resistors, capacitors, and inductors by applying different methods.
LCR meters, despite their limited features, provide valuable insights into impedance through scalar impedance and phase offset measurements.

Resistors are out to get ya

lcamtuf’s thing • 2166 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23

🔬 Science Electronics Components Circuits

Some components in electronics, like resistors, may not behave exactly as expected especially at high frequencies.
Parasitic impedance and capacitance in resistors can affect circuit performance, especially in applications like feedback loops for operational amplifiers.
Using a two-stage amplifier can help mitigate issues caused by resistor parasitics and ensure better signal integrity.

The 10X Chromium Controller Pneumatic System

ASeq Newsletter • 29 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23

🕹 Technology Engineering Systems Components

The 10X Chromium Controller Pneumatic System is complex and forms the core of the Chromium Controller.
The pneumatic system is more intricate than the fluidic system in the HiSeq X.
Paid subscribers can access detailed documentation and conceptual diagrams of the pneumatic system.

Fuses

Only Wonder Knows • 39 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23

🕹 Technology Electronics Devices Components Circuits Design

Fuses are essential components for providing protection in electronic circuits by blowing up when the current exceeds a certain threshold.
Fuses have specific ratings like amperage and voltage, and their behavior can be affected by factors like temperature and pulse energy.
Understanding the details of fuses is crucial for designing reliable circuit boards and ensuring proper functionality.

The MiSeq's Excitation LEDs!

ASeq Newsletter • 21 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23

🔬 Science Specifications Components

The MiSeq instrument by Illumina uses LEDs for excitation, which are cost-effective compared to lasers.
The LEDs used include a photodiode for power monitoring and specific LEDs like the OSRAM green LED and Luminus red LED.
Overall, the LED-based assembly in MiSeq replaces expensive lasers with affordable components, making it a cost-effective solution in sequencing tools.

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Making sense of surface-mount components

lcamtuf’s thing • 2 HN points • 30 Sep 23

🕹 Technology Electronics Components Prototyping

Surface-mount parts are more compact and abundant compared to through-hole technology.
Selecting the right size of surface-mount components depends on your project requirements and constraints.
Different types of integrated circuits come in various package sizes, each with its own challenges and benefits.

Release notes 04/05/2024

The Open-Source Blueprint • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24

🕹 Technology Software Components API Frontend CLI

Latitude has released a new npm package for React, featuring a `useQuery` hook for fetching and managing server data with ease.
A new Select component is now available that can dynamically populate options using data from queries, allowing for versatile user interactions.
Latitude now supports downloading query results in CSV format by adding a simple query parameter, making it easier for users to work with data outside the platform.