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Post-Silicon Testing

Considering that every chip in the world and every transistor on the chip are tested, just imagine the amount of time and cost involved...

GUITAR EFFECT PEDAL POWER

A friend of mine plays guitar with several guitar effect pedals. He had a problem with battery eliminators and cables of the pedals cluttering...

Testing Needs Of Automotive Industry

From in-vehicle communication to fuel efficiency and regulatory norms, every automotive innovation is becoming more complex and highly integrated. It implies that test and...

FLASHER FOR DEEPAWALI

Here is the circuit for a portable electric lamp-cum-LED flasher. It uses a 25W, 230V AC bulb and nine LEDs. When the bulb glows...

T&M Equipment: Why Is Regular Calibration Important?

Calibration defines the accuracy and quality of your measurement. But just buying a certified, calibrated equipment is not the answer; you need to service...

ELECTRONIC METRONOME

A metronome is used by musicians for practice in maintaining a consistent tempo, or rubato, around a fixed beat. This circuit produces a regular...

RFID Testing Challenges For Complex RF Environments

A brief overview of RFID technology and testing challenges for complex operating environments where throughput and communication issues may be caused by multiple readers,...

Keep Away NI-CD From Memory Effect

Ni-Cd batteries suffer from an undesirable memory effect due to partial discharge. The remedy is to completely discharge the battery before recharging. A simple resistor...

Timer From Old Quartz Clock

You can build an accurate, low-cost timer from the circuit of an old quartz clock. This timer has a time duration of up to...

IR-Controlled Water Supply

This circuit can be used in homes or small restaurants for any type of water supply unit, such as toilet flush or washbasin tap. The...