A Planet Analog article, “2N3904: Why use a 60-year-old transistor?” by Bill Schweber, inspired some interest in this old transistor and how it’s commonly used, and if any uncommon uses might exist.

In the perpetually changing world of work, where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and reshaping jobs, the importance of continuous skill development is vital. While predicting ...

With the trend toward miniaturization, temperature effects in power electronics are more pronounced than ever. If you’re dealing with temperature fluctuations in your circuit, you may need a ...

Mr. Hirschorn is the chief executive of Ish Entertainment. As Democrats continue to sort through the wreckage of the November election, one idea that keeps circulating is to mint a “liberal Joe Rogan, ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Figure 1 gives a simple circuit for the PUSH ON, PUSH OFF function with only a few inexpensive components. In this design, the output is connected to the input of the gadget when you press the push ...

EIM Technologies' Kickstarter campaign ended on April 16, 2025, reaching ~$108,000 in pledges. The book and associated kits can now be ordered from EIM directly, with details below. EIM used ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Changing the car differential oil—it's one of the most-overlooked maintenance tasks on non-FWD light ...