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Asynchronous counters are those that do not use simultaneous clocking. Only the first flip-flop in an asynchronous counter is externally...

Frequency-Division-Divide-by-2-Counter In the Sequential Logic D-type Flip-Flops can be connected to form a Data Latch. The D-type Flip-Flop is also...

A Schmitt trigger is a comparator circuit with hysteresis implemented by applying positive feedback to a comparator or differential amplifier's...

What is a Notch Filter? A notch filter (also known as a bandstop filter or reject filter) is a device...

A Triac is a medium- to high-power semi-latching solid-state AC power switch that can be controlled. This two-part article explains...

What is Over Voltage Protection? Over voltage protection is a power supply feature that shuts down or clamps the output...

The term thyristor refers to a type of semiconductor device. Thyristor families are made up of many switching devices. A...

A silicon controlled rectifier, also known as a semiconductor controlled rectifier, is a solid-state current-controlling device with four layers. General...

What is Common Gate Amplifier? A common-gate amplifier is one of three basic single-stage field-effect transistor (FET) amplifier topologies used...

A common-drain amplifier, also known as a source follower, is one of three basic single-stage field-effect transistor (FET) amplifier topologies...