Everyone loves a full-wave bridge rectifier, but there’s no denying that they aren’t 100% efficient due to the diode voltage ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

If there’s one lesson to be learned from [Aled Cuda]’s pulsed laser driver, it’s that you can treat the current limits on electronic components as a suggestion if the current duration is measured in ...

If you’re a seasoned traveler, you likely already choose nonstop flights over connecting flights whenever you can. But sometimes scheduling, geography, or other factors will force you to use the ...

It’s widely recognized that the crises of loneliness, disconnection, and social fragmentation are touching nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal well-being to public health to democracy ...

After chatting with several dermatologists, I tested the latest at-home red light therapy devices to determine which are worth our hard-earned coins. Ahead are insights from the pros on how to shop ...

Semiconductor laser diodes (SLDs) are often packaged with a photodiode. The output current from this photodiode can be monitored to regulate the output power intensity of the laser diode. SLDs, ...

About one third of the world’s population does not have internet access. Can laser internet help close this digital gap? U.S. Bank says it believes its vice chair was on plane that crashed in ...

A team in France has reported what is claimed to be a novel kind of laser emitting in the orange region of the spectrum, suggesting potential applications in flow cytometry and laser guide stars for ...

Rohm, an electronic components manufacturer based in Kyoto, Japan, has developed a high-output “RLD8BQAB3” laser diode specified for lidar-equipped advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to enable ...