Bite Sized Primers - SparkFun Electronics

GPS Accuracy Beginner

How Accurate is GPS and what are the contributing factors in GPS error.

Picking the Correct IC Package Beginner

ICs come in all shapes and sizes. It's important to select the correct package for the task.

Using a Breadboard Beginner

Not just for cutting bread and cheese any more

Soldering 101 Beginner

First hint: don't poke yourself in the eye!

Number Systems Beginner

Binary ? There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

Pull-Up Resistors Beginner

Learn why you need to use pull-up resistors and how to calculate the correct resistor value.

LED Current Limiting Resistors Beginner

Current must be limited when using LEDs. Learn how to choose the correct current limiting resistor for your LEDs.

TX and RX Signals Beginner

How to properly connect devices using RS232 signals.

Anode vs. Cathode Beginner

The difference between anode and cathode and how to connect an LED.

Beginner Troubleshooting Beginner

Some basic troubleshooting strategies for electronics beginners.

Voltage Divider Beginner

A simple circuit using just two resistors can be used to change a higher voltage into a lower one.

Battery Basics Beginner

A bite-size list of things to consider when choosing a battery to power your project.

RS-232 vs. TTL Serial Communication Beginner

A comparison of common serial communication protocols. What's the difference between RS-232 and TTL, and how can we interface between the two protocols.

Number System Conversions Beginner

Learn how to convert between decimal, binary and hexadecimal systems.

Power and Thermal Dissipation Beginner

Depending on the power needs of your circuit, the voltage regulator can get warm. Learn why this happens and how to calculate the power used in your circuit.

ADC Conversions Beginner

Learn how to convert the result of an ADC conversion to real world units (volts).

Bitwise Operators Beginner

Learn how to manipulate binary numbers using bitwise operations

Logic Thresholds Beginner

We know that a logic H is around VCC, and a logic L is around 0V. But what if a real-world value is somewhere in-between? Let's find out.

Diodes: Normal, LED, Schottky, and Zener Beginner

The low-down on some of our favorite diodes: normal, light-emitting, Schottky, and Zener

How to Read a Datasheet Beginner

Datasheets can be overwhelming to a beginner, but buried in there somewhere is everything you need to know. Here's what to look for.

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