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USB A mechanical orientation?

This concerns a USB A socket on a PCB. Is there a standard or preferred orientation of the polarization tab, either up or down? The picture shows one with tab towards the top

usb pcb-assembly standard mechanical  
user avatar asked by Dirk Bruere Score of 15
user avatar answered by MrGerber Score of 19

Why is the MOSFET in this fan control circuit overheating?

I’ve designed a fan control circuit using an N-channel MOSFET (STN3NF06L.) The fan operates at 12V, and I’ve isolated the 12V side from the 3.3V microcontroller side using an optocoupler (ACPL-W314-...

mosfet pcb power-electronics  
user avatar asked by Mayur Nath Score of 6
user avatar answered by Simon Fitch Score of 15

Is it correct to apply KVL through the 2 inputs of an op amp?

The question asks; "P14.25 Analyze each of the ideal-op-amp circuits shown in Figure P14.25 to find expressions for 𝑖𝑜. The top part is the question, the bottom is the solution from the ...

operational-amplifier amplifier kirchhoffs-laws  
user avatar asked by Nitai Michalski Score of 6
user avatar answered by Simon Fitch Score of 4

Accelerometer readings not consistently increasing during movement

I want my code to be able to determine the direction of motion for the LIS2DE12 accelerometer. I did a test where I had the accelerometer on a breadboard (connected to the STM32) and logged the values ...

accelerometer  
user avatar asked by donut Score of 6
user avatar answered by Neil_UK Score of 16

What makes a MCU capable of higher temps than another?

Just an example - STM32F722 has a few versions, but I'm talking about just the variance between two numbers: RET6 vs RET7. The former has a max operating temp of 85C, whereas the latter says 105C. ...

microcontroller voltage stm32 temperature  
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user avatar answered by Spehro Pefhany Score of 4

Will this 3.3 V signal voltage be high enough to close Q3?

3 V signal (PWR-ENABLE) be enough to turn on this circuit? The collector of Q3 will be at 11 V before switching is to occur. Q3 Data sheet Q1 Data sheet

transistors  
user avatar asked by Tim Score of 6
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Infinite output impedance in amplifier, instead of 0?

The question asks: "Exercise 14.5 Assume an ideal op amp and use the summing-point constraint to find an expression for the output current io in the circuit of Figure 14.14. Also find the input ...

operational-amplifier impedance current-source negative-feedback non-inverting  
user avatar asked by Nitai Michalski Score of 5
user avatar answered by Rohat Kılıç Score of 6

Greatest hits from previous weeks:

Can you clarify what an 1NO1NC switch is?

I've come across multiple mentions of switches described as 1NO1NC. They often described as having 2 options: ON/(OFF) and (ON)/OFF and from what I gather they have 3 terminals for wires: a NO ...

switches  
user avatar asked by Ben Score of 16
user avatar answered by Telaclavo Score of 30

Difference between cascade and cascode?

What is the difference between cascode amplifier configuration and cascade amplifier configuration?

schematics amplifier cascode  
user avatar asked by rrazd Score of 7
user avatar answered by pat Score of 10

How can I tell charge-only USB cables from USB data cables?

Like most computer hobbyists and programmers, I've amassed boxes of USB cables to connect USB, Micro-USB, and Mini-USB to chargers, computers, and gadgets. These cables are a mix of phone charger ...

usb  
user avatar asked by Benzo Score of 51
user avatar answered by tehwalris Score of 30

What is the difference between Vrms and Vm?

I am relatively new here and I am confused as to the difference between Vrms and Vm. I would be obliged if someone can explain. (This in relation to 3-phase circuits would be even better) My shot at ...

voltage rms  
user avatar asked by bluejamesbond Score of 3
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What is the minimum required voltage for charging a 3.7 V Li-ion battery?

I have a cell phone battery that has the following written on one side: 3.7 V 1000mAh Limited charge voltage: 4.2 volts I understand that the first line means, that the battery will always give 3....

voltage battery-charging  
user avatar asked by gpuguy Score of 11
user avatar answered by PeterJ Score of 14

Difference between latch and flip-flop?

What is the difference between a latch and a flip-flop? What I am thinking is that a latch is equivalent to a flip-flop since it is used to store bits and is also equivalent to a register which is ...

digital-logic flipflop latch  
user avatar asked by Ankur Trapasiya Score of 69
user avatar answered by jbord39 Score of 31

How are current and voltage related to torque and speed of a brushless motor?

I know that electric vehicles have different performances depending on battery and motor, but it's not clear how electrical and mechanical units are related. Will a 100V motor raise against slopes ...

motor speed torque brushless-dc-motor  
user avatar asked by jumpjack Score of 44
user avatar answered by jumpjack Score of 15

Can you answer these questions?

Decent MOSFET for a beginner to learn from?

I am relearning MOSFETs, but more importantly I would like to focus on building some basic circuits and learning practicality over theory. I have a BSEE but haven't spent much time outside of class on ...

amplifier ltspice gpio ttl education  
user avatar asked by Nolanarchy Score of 1
user avatar answered by r2d3 Score of 0

Cannot decode IR signals using IRRemote Library

I'm using RC5 encoding for my project. I'm sending signals using RC5 Protocol. The transmitter is sending the signals correctly. But on the receiver node, when I decode the signals, Library is unable ...

arduino wireless infrared modulation  
user avatar asked by Tauseef_Ahmed Score of 1

Using ceramic capacitors instead of electrolytic capacitors

I'm using a circuit to charge and discharge a capactior at different rates, where the capacitor has a capacitance of 10uF. I have tested the circuit in a breadboard and it worked well with an ...

capacitor  
user avatar asked by user23964320 Score of 1
user avatar answered by Spehro Pefhany Score of 0
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