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My aim is to provide clear summaries & information about electronics, radio & connectivity. I’ve had a fantastic career in electronics - now I’d like to help others into it. Website: https://www.electronics-notes.com #electronics #RFdesign #antennas
MOSFET vs. IGBT – Understanding the Giants of Power Electronics
IGBTs & MOSFETs are both big players in power electronics & these two types of device can be considered as rivals but it’s necessary to select the correct option for each circuit.
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Resistor Colour Code 101 - What You Need to Know
In the video I provide all you need to know along with practical examples.
Watch now: youtu.be/QhBJnPXN6L0
#resistors #colourcode #colorcode #resistorcolorcode #resistorcolourcode #electroniccomponents
I’m so disappointed - the terrestrial weather here has been overcast and cloudy. No chance of seeing any auroral lights.
21.01.2026 10:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
They were trying to invent a field effect transit instead they invented the point contact transistor.
It was a great Christmas present for the bosses at Bell Labs as it was demonstrated just before the the festive season.
Find out more in my YouTube short video: youtube.com/shorts/D9olB...
Brings back some memories!
19.01.2026 08:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'Skill Up for 2026' with My Amazing Value Technical Ebook Bundle.
The bundle includes Guides to Operational Amplifiers; Superhet Radio, and Multimeters.
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RESISTORS 101: the Mysteries Unveiled
Check out all you need to know about resistors in electronics in my latest video.
Watch now: youtu.be/ERce1gSIKmk
#resistors #resistors101 #resistorbasics #electronics #electroniccomponents
How the Vacuum Tube Created Modern Electronics
A very brief introduction to how the vacuum tube / thermionic valve founded what we call electronics today.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/SnZAs...
#vacuumtube #thermionicvalve #vintageradio #techhistory #historyoftechnology #electronics
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03.01.2026 07:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Why You NEED An Emitter Follower
Check out my video now: youtu.be/fSki6td8L4c
#electronics #circuitdesign #emitterfollower
Brilliant Morse Code Coffee Mug
Featuring every letter of the alphabet clearly displayed with its Morse code equivalent, it's perfect for showing off your passion for radio and communication.
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#merch #coffeemug #morsecode
A Concise Guide to RF Attenuators and Their Design
I've just launched the first of my 'Concise Guides.'
At 5k words it looks at RF attenuators - the constant impedance Pi and T attenuators.
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Check out my ‘Guide to Superhet Radio Technology’
This book covers all the basic aspects of the superhet radio.
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Are SILICON CARBIDE Schottky Diodes Really So Great?
Check out my video to find out what SiC Schottky diodes and and what their advantages really are.
Watch my vide now: youtu.be/RWVpvi2tlcA
#SiC #Siliconcarbide #Scottky #diodes #electrponiccomponents
Why Metal Film Resistors Have Inductance
In this video I explain why these resistors have inductance and where they can be used.
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#resistors #inductance #metalfilm #electroniccomponents
Does the Beverage antenna have any uses these days, or is it obsolete?
Find out more about the antenna, its advantages & if it has any uses today.
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#antennas #hamradio #hamr #amateurradio
Exploring Electrolytic Capacitors - all the essential information
Understand the essentials of electrolytic capacitors, discover their benefits & understand how they can be used to provide high levels of capacitance with high reliability.
More: www.electronics-notes.com/articles/ele...
Understanding Transistor Current Gain Notations 101: beta, hfe hFE
Check out my video now: youtu.be/DcfExBrI8Cw
Why the OC71 Transistor is a Big Deal
This transistor was an iconic electronic component of the 1960s.
Find out all about it in my video: youtube.com/shorts/AHCmo...
#OC71 #transistor #vintageradio #electroniccomponents #techhistory #historyoftechnology
1N5822 Schottky Diode
I’ve just released the YouTube Short version of my 1N5822 video.
In this short I provide some of the basic details of this popular diode.
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How to Clean Away Battery Corrosion and Get Gadgets Working Again
In this video I show you how I cleaned up an old battery powered clock where the battery had leaked and brought it back to life.
Check out the video now: youtu.be/JXIT_CWEmN8
Understanding how the Superhet / Superheterodyne Radio Works
Check out my video to gain a good understanding.
Watch now: youtu.be/dk6DdG4vs4Y
#superhet #superheterodyne #radio #amateurradio #hamradio #hamr
CAPACITORS 101: the Mysteries Unravelled
In my YouTube short I give a quick overview of capacitors and what they are.
It’s a great introduction to find out what they are with a link to a longer form video.
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I've just launched a new vintage valve / vacuum tube T-shirt on my online shop.
This truly unique T-shirt shows some vintage valves or vacuum tubes from the first half of the 20th century.
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Discover My Amazingly Useful Op-Amp Circuits Mouse Mat
Check out this incredibly useful mouse mat from my online shop in this video.
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1N5822: An Amazing Schottky Diode You Must Discover
In this video, I explore the properties, characteristics, and applications of the 1N5822 Schottky Diode, including its high current capacity, low forward voltage drop, and fast switching times.
Watch now: youtu.be/SurpzglsZ78
#1N5822 #Schottky
Transistor Circuit Configurations Infographic: common base, collector & emitter
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#transistor #circuitdesign #commonemitter #emitterfollower, #commoncollector #commonbase #electroniccomponents
I'm delighted to say that my YouTube channel has just gone through the 55k subscribers barrier.
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A Guide to Superhet Radio Technology - ebook
This book covers all the basic aspects of the superhet radio - discover all the contents in the description.
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#superhet #superheterodyne #radio #technology #RFdesign
Schottky DIODES: What You Really Need to Know!
Learn about the capabilities of Schottky diodes and what makes them such useful electronic components for today's electronics scene.
Check out the video: youtu.be/JBmSv2kitWM
#Schottky #Schottkydiodes #diodes #semiconductors #electroniccomponents
