The Importance Of Current Sense Resistor In Switch Mode Power Supply by Jestine Yong
Current sense resistor is usually located in the switch mode power supply section. Newer version of monitor-the b+ (boost) circuit also have this current sense resistor. If you repair electronic equipment especially the switch mode power supplies, the current sensing resistor is connected to the... Pin 3 of this power ic is called I-sense which means current sense and this pin is connected to source pin of POWER FET. ... In some cases where overload happen-the power section will blow and most of the time the components changed are fuse, power fet, pwm ic, zener diode and current sense...

How To Find Discount Laptops by Dave Westin
It can be very overwhelming to try and sort through all of the different laptops to find the best deal. There are some great steps that you can take to minimize shopping time and still get a discount laptop. Many companies push deals on different computers that can look good. ... There are also other options to extend battery life like extra batteries and power adapters to plug into various power sources. ... Wisely do some research and see if there are any new items that you will really utilize.

External Hard Drives by Kent Pinkerton
The trend with technology seems to be going small and mobile. You would probably think that is where the manufacturers got the idea of making external hard drives. These are hard disk drives (HDD) that are literally placed outside of the computer case. ... What differentiates an external 3.5” drive from a 2.5” drive is that normally, the larger device would need an extra power source, while the 2.5” can be supported by the power coming from the USB or FireWire. ... As an alternative to these external HDD, manufacturers have developed an HDD casing that allows you to convert your internal...

Where Can I Download Linux? by Bob Rankin
I hear people saying that Microsoft is evil, and I should switch to Linux. What is Linux, who should use it, and where can I download Linux for free? Linux is a complete version of the Unix operating system (software that controls the basic functions of the personal computer) and it runs on... You can obtain the source code, modify, sell or give away the software so long as you provide full source code and don't impose any restrictions on what others do with it. ... Linux is also being taken very seriously by the computer industry, with new Linux-compatible versions of popular software...

Segway Scooter Night Safety by Lance Winslow
The Segway Scooter is a brilliant idea for moving people around, it makes so much sense and it is so fun to cruise around on. Recently a friend and I were cruising around and I noticed that the Segway handled well when pitting against uneven sidewalks where roots had pushed them up. ... I propose a revolutionary new night safety lighting system for my new Segway using electromagnetic induction technology to charge a capacitor instead of the lights working off a battery or power source. ... Here is a link to this home use flashlight:...

The Chemistry of Laptop Batteries Explained by Mansi Aggarwal
Laptop batteries come in all shapes and sizes also differ in their chemical composition. The chemistry of a battery refers to the chemical make-up of the cells inside the outer casing. The most common chemistries used in laptop batteries are: NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) This is the oldest technology... As an end user it will be increasingly difficult to source these batteries. ... Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) - This is becoming the dominant technology due to its excellent power to weight ratio. ... NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) these batteries are less likely to be prone to the memory effect and have a...

Your Guide to Battery Types by Chris Robertson
Every mobile electronic device we own runs on battery power, yet we take batteries for granted - at least until they run out of juice. No matter what kind of device battery - laptop battery, cell phone battery, camcorder battery, remote control battery - you need, it's helpful to know the... SLA batteries are often used in wheelchairs, scooters, and uninterruptible power sources. ... NiCd - NiCd stands for Nickel Cadmium, and is a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in toys, electronic devices, and power tools.

Speed up Windows Mobile 5 Pocket Device by Vesselin Nerdeff
Windows Mobile 5 gives us some important new features including persistent storage. When I heard that there was an upgrade for my HP iPAQ hx2410 Pocket PC I was eager to upgrade, along with many others. Unfortunately, the upgrade has not been smooth for many and performance has been a real problem. ... You have to do this because WM5 keeps some things in RAM and by cycling the power it will write to ROM. ... To do so open Activesync on your WM5 device and tap on Menu>Add Server Source . ... Now Activesync will not start when you cradle your device.

Types Of Laptop Batteries by Cody Kahl
Throughout the years there have been many technologies involved with notebooks, and laptop batteries are no different. There are actually three distinct notebook battery types on the market today. Knowing the difference between them will help you decide on exactly what to get when the time comes... Lithium Ion – LiON batteries are now used in most new laptops. ... Both of these advantages equal out to the Lithium Ion battery being the most popular and most expensive among the various notebook power sources.

What is X10 by Christian Rivard
X10 Cameras are becoming very popular for several reasons. But what is X10? X10 is a communications language that allows compatible products to talk to each other using the existing electrical wiring in the home. Most X10 compatible products are very affordable and the fact that they talk over... But because it is using the same power source of electronic appliances like cordless phone, computer, computer monitor, television, satellite, dryer, electric toothbrush it is important that you spend a few extra dollars on noise filters for these electronic devices.