Theory of PN Junction Diodes Articles: Diode Failure Modes and Causes: We would certainly like for solid-state components to be 100% reliable but this is unfortunately not true. All solid-state…
Semiconductor Physics Articles: Elemental Semiconductor Materials: Group IV includes five elements viz., Carbon (C), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). The elements of this subgroup show marked…
FET Transistor Articles: Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) – Construction, Symbols and Operation: Depending upon the majority charge carriers, Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) have been classified into two types,…
Different Types of Faults in Power System: A fault in an electrical equipment/apparatus is defined as a defect in the electrical circuit due to which current is diverted from the…
Dielectric Heating - Working, Advantages and Applications: When non-metallic parts such as wood, plastics, bones are subjected to an alternating electrostatic field dielectric loss occurs. In dielectric heating use of…
Resistance Heating - Types, Advantages and Applications: Resistance heating is based upon the I2R effect. This method of heating has wide applicaÂtions such as heat treatment of metals (annealing, hardenÂing…
Overhead Equipment in Electric Traction Systems: Simplest type of overhead equipment in electric traction systems consists of a single contact wire supported either by bracket or by overhead span. The…
Current Collection System in Electric Traction and Types of Current Collection: There are mainly two systems of current collection system for locoÂmotives, tramways or trolley buses viz Conductor rail system…