Microwave Tubes Making a Comeback
In 1904, J.A. Fleming introduced the vacuum tube diode. After the second world war, electron tubes were used to develop the first generation of...
Digital Television Demystified
Broadcasting a high volume of information requires a very wide bandwidth, which for analogue television is five to six megahertz. For digital video broadcasting...
EEPROM Interface for Beginners
Electronic systems today incorporate a number of peripheral ICs that have to communicate with each other and the outside world. To maximise hardware efficiency...
Optoelectronics: An Optimistic Choice?
Optoelectronics is the science that deals with designing devices that can detect or emit light in any part of the spectrum. It is used...
India Turning into R&D Powerhouse
Today, India is looked at as one of the cheapest R&D destinations with highly talented engineers. The setting up of an R&D base by...
Rooftop Solar Plants a Viable Business Opportunity
For organisations planning to shift from conventional energy to solar power use, a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant can not only be a...
How to Secure your Laptop
Just having your laptop locked up in a laptop bag is not enough to deter thieves. You need to have certain measures in place...
How to Ensure Product Reliability
Electronic devices containing delicate components can be easily damaged, unless they are rugged. A truly durable electronic device or gadget is one that substantially...
Why WiMAX Will Not Fail
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, consumers want communication at faster speed and lower cost, more broadband capabilities as well as nomadic and mobility support. Keeping...
Why Distributed Solar Power Is Crucial
Distributed solar power generation is the opposite of centralised generation. In centralised generation, electricity is generated at central power plants that are sometimes located...
