IC : Social change maker/ Transforming the World

IC : Social change maker/ Transforming the World

An Integrated circuit is also called IC, Microchip or Silicon chip. IC is basically a packaging of complex electronic circuits containing millions of components such as Resistor, Transistors and Capacitors etc. These electronic circuits are etched on a piece of...
Printed Circuit Board (‘PCB’): A Solid Foundation

Printed Circuit Board (‘PCB’): A Solid Foundation

In this note, we shall discuss the foundation for making any circuit, that is, PCB. PCB is the base of any electronic circuit. PCB is a thin insulating board made of fiberglass, composite epoxy, or other laminate material. It has conductive lines and pads that are...
Soldering: The Real Action

Soldering: The Real Action

Soldering firmly secures the components of an electronic unit. Here is the step by step guide to do soldering. Connect the soldering iron to the mains. It will take some time to get heated. Insert the component at its position properly. Bend the lead of the components...
Soldering Material

Soldering Material

We learnt about the importance of soldering in electronics in previous blog. Here, we are going to know about other material essential for soldering.  Apart from soldering iron, other things needed for soldering are solder wire and flux. Solder wire : Most common type...
Soldering skill

Soldering skill

For making any gadget in electronics, few components are to be joined in a particular way. This sequence or manner of connection is called a circuit. A Circuit is like a recipe for a dish wherein you procure ingredients of particular specifications which have to be...
Semiconductors: The foundation of electronics

Semiconductors: The foundation of electronics

We have read about insulators and conductors in previous blog. The materials which allow charge to pass through insulators and conductors are called conductors and the materials which do not allow electricity to pass through them are called insulators. Some materials...