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It functions essentially as a rapid switching diode. The functioning of switching diodes, which are typically single P-N diodes, is...

The LM78L05 is a 5 V fixed three-terminal positive voltage regulator with internal current limiting and thermal shutdown that makes...

Because the MPSA42 is an NPN transistor, the collector and emitter will be open (reverse biased) when the base pin...

A diode is a two-terminal component that allows current to flow in only one direction, from the anode to the...

The TL431 Regulator is a shunt voltage regulator IC with adjustable precision. The output voltage can be programmed by changing...

The LM4558 is a type of integrated circuit that contains dual high-gain op-amps. This integrated circuit belongs to the LMxx...

A Zener Diode, also known as a breakdown diode, is a heavily doped semiconductor device that operates in reverse. When...

The IRF520 MOSFET is a third-generation power MOSFET that offers fast switching, low resistance, and low cost. TO-220AB, the universally...

IRF540 is an N-Channel driven MOSFET that is employed in both amplification and extremely quick switching applications. It runs in...

The wide bandwidth and high gain of the NJM4560 twin op-amp enable it to drive peak-to-peak voltages of up to...