Since code is one of the key elements involved with successful applications, it means that it’s frequently under attack through hackers sending malware or attempting to log into authorized accounts.
As a result, companies must always check for security threats regarding their code and have tight measures in place to prevent them from happening. This post covers more details about why secure coding is so important for your company, especially in today’s world.
Attackers are constantly coming up with new ways to try and infiltrate a company’s code and applications. Therefore, you must put security measures in place to make it as hard as possible for them to be successful.
Data security breaches can be fatal if hackers are successful with their attacks. It can lead to sensitive information being exposed and services going down. This can result in poor customer reputation and even a loss in revenue.
That’s why developers need to practice secure coding. It acts as a preventative measure to keep hackers out of your system. Developers should be carrying out regular scans to find vulnerabilities and making efforts to fix them as soon as possible.
Organizations that put secure coding policies in place have an easier time managing how exposed their code is and can keep their applications safer. Developers need to have a good understanding of the company’s secure code policies from the beginning of their projects to ensure that they’re following the correct processes.
Developers must also be aware of the ways that hackers try to exploit vulnerabilities. Once they have a solid grasp of this, they can be sure to approach the way that they develop code more deliberately and securely.
When applications have been deployed, some developers are under the assumption that it’s safe and free from security threats. In reality, applications, whether they’re currently being developed or have been deployed, are always at risk for attacks.
Developers that don’t have enough knowledge about this factor may run applications even if they know that it includes vulnerable areas. This can make the applications a bigger target for cybercriminals to attack.
Many developers will be able to make a code function well within an application. However, ensuring that it functions well whilst being secure is imperative and secure coding is a practice that helps.
Developers that don’t practice secure coding could be leaving large weaknesses open within live applications which can cause major problems if hackers attack them. Secure coding helps developers use security techniques whilst also focusing on releasing an application that functions well.
Some organizations that don’t use secure coding may find that developers struggle with implementing security measures due to a lack of clear protocols and policies. The program itself could also be complicated and adding security measures to the mix can make things even more complex.
Secure coding can help with all of these issues due to how it’s integrated early on during the development stage. Developers can be properly trained from the very start so that they have a deeper understanding of how to use secure coding methodologies.
It’s common for developers to make accidental errors whilst coding. These coding errors can result in vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. They can include using incorrect format strings, SQL injections, buffer overflows, and improper authorization.
Coding errors that aren’t fixed can enable hackers to gain access to authorized accounts and send malicious content into your code.
The most effective way to deal with coding errors is through secure coding practices. It enables developers to scan for coding errors and fix them before they continue developing. This helps them to prevent errors from going under the radar and becoming a big problem later down the line.
Having a set of secure coding standards in place provides developers with guidelines to stick to whilst creating code. It’s an effective way to stop security breaches and vulnerabilities from going unchecked for too long.
Secure coding involves setting coding standards that enable developers to follow processes to ensure code is secure before they continue with the project. This helps to prevent giving hackers a large surface area to attack which makes it more difficult for them to carry out successful attacks.
Secure coding standards should be in place from the beginning stages of development. This ensures that developers are fully aware of what the standards are so that they can compare the security of their code with the guidelines that are set.
The basis of secure coding standards is creating a baseline for developers to compare their code with. When guidelines clearly state what makes code secure and what doesn’t, developers can have an easier time deciding whether code is secure or not before moving on.
Compliance tests can be carried out on software too. This can be a great way for developers to find out how secure their code is as the tests can give them details about whether it adheres to the company’s security standards.
The process of compliance testing and practicing secure coding standards saves time and money in the long run. Developers don’t have to backtrack and remediate vulnerable code and companies don’t have to spend as much on recovery if hackers exploit their system.
Cybercriminals will always be attempting to exploit weaknesses in applications and companies will always be putting preventative measures in place against them. Secure coding is one of those preventative methods that can be incredibly effective at reducing the attack surface area to make it trickier for attackers to gain unauthorized access to your system.
Hopefully, the details found throughout this post have provided you with some insight into why secure coding is so important and how developers can use it to keep applications safe.
Hi Friends! Hope you’re well today. Happy to see you around. In this post today, I’ll walk you through Latest Proteus Libraries for Engineering Students V2.0.
We have been designing proteus libraries for our blog readers for quite a while now. You might have visited our Arduino Libraries for Proteus V2.0 and Analog Sensors Libraries for Proteus V2.0. We keep working on those libraries and make sure the bugs are removed and you always get the updated version of those libraries.
We are going to share the most advanced and upgraded version of Proteus Libraries V2.0 we have designed for our readers. These libraries are more robust, fast, and efficient than previous versions. Moreover, we have converted some digital sensors to analog sensors, helping you pick from a wide range of libraries for your projects. If you think some sensors or modules are missing in the Proteus database that should be included, leave your valuable suggestion in the section below. We’ll try our best to design and simulate those in proteus.
Before further ado, let’s jump right in.
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We’ll be covering both Arduino Libraries for Proteus V2.0 and Analog Sensors Libraries for Proteus V2.0.
Arduino boards are open-source electronic development boards that you can use in your projects. Arduino Libraries for Proteus V2.0 contain the following Arduino boards.
Arduino UNO is a microcontroller board based on the Atmega328 microcontroller. We have designed Arduino UNO Library for Proteus V2.0 which you can download from the link given below. We’ve previously designed the Proteus Library for the Arduino UNO V1.0 board and the below figure shows the comparison of both V1 and V2 Arduino boards. You can see the V2 board is more compact and small-sized compared to the V1 Arduino UNO board.
In this library, we’ve also interfaced LCD with the Arduino UNO. If you find any difficulty in interfacing the board with the LCD, you can approach me in the section below. I’d love to help you the best way I can.
Download the Arduino UNO Library for Proteus V2.0 by clicking the link below:
Download Arduino UNO Library for Proteus V2.0
Arduino Mega is an electronic board that features an Atmega1280 microcontroller. You can use this board to develop stand-alone electronic projects or you can also incorporate it into embedded projects. Again, the following figure shows a comparison between Arduino Mega 1280 V1 and V2. The V2 board is compact and small-sized compared to the V1 board.
We have developed the Arduino Mega 1280 library for proteus V2.0 which you can download to simulate Arduino Mega 1280 in proteus.
Download the Arduino Mega 1280 Library for Proteus V2.0 by clicking the link below:
Download Arduino Mega 1280 Library for Proteus V2.0
Arduino Mega 2560 is a sophisticated, application-type microcontroller board that features an Atmega2560 microcontroller. This board comes in handy when you require more input and output pins and more memory space to store the code for your electronic project. We have developed Arduino Mega 2560 Library for Proteus V2.0 to help you simulate this board in the proteus. Moreover, we’ve also interfaced LCD with this board so if you have any questions about it, you can ask me in the section below:
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Click the link below and download the Arduino Mega 2560 Library for Proteus V2.0.
Download Arduino Mega 2560 Library for Proteus V2.0
Arduino Mini is a small-sized, powerful open-source microcontroller board based on the Atmega328 microcontroller. The board is 1/6th of the size of the Arduino UNO board and can easily rest on hard-to-reach places. We have designed Arduino Mini Library for Proteus V2.0 that you can download to simulate Arduino Mini in Proteus.
Click the link below and download the Arduino Mini Library for Proteus V2.0:
Download Arduino Mini Library for Proteus V2.0
Arduino Pro Mini is a small-sized microcontroller board that includes an Atmega328 microcontroller. The Proteus library V2.0 is designed for Arduino Pro Mini, moreover, we have also interfaced the board with the LCD 20x4.
Click the link below and download the Arduino Pro Mini Library for Proteus V2.0.
Download Arduino Pro Mini Library for Proteus V2.0
Arduino Nano is a powerful and bread-board-friendly microcontroller board based on ATmega328p/Atmega168 microcontroller. We have developed the Arduino Nano Library for Proteus V2.0 which you can download to simulate Arduino Nano in the Proteus workspace.
Click the link below and download the Arduino Nano Library for Proteus V2.0:
Download Arduino Nano Library for Proteus V2.0
Analog Sensors Libraries for Proteus V2.0 contain the following Analog Sensors.
An analog vibration sensor, also known as a piezoelectric, is mainly employed to detect the vibration of industrial machinery. The sensor gets activated if the vibration of the machines goes above the standard value. Vibration sensors are used to monitor the small changes in temperature, acceleration, pressure, and force.
We have done a little work and designed Analog Vibration Sensor Library for Proteus V2.0. Earlier we designed the proteus library for V1 version analog vibration sensors. The V2 version is more robust, compact, and advanced compared to the V1 version. Four vibration sensors are included in the proteus library and they have both digital and analog output pins which you can interface with Arduino boards or microcontrollers.
You can download the analog vibration sensor library for proteus V2.0 by clicking the link below:
Download Vibration Sensor Library for Proteus V2.0
A sound detector sensor is used to detect the sound in the environment. This sensor is only used for sound detection, not for sound recognition.
We have designed the Sound Detector Sensor Library for Proteus V2.0 that you can download to simulate this sensor in proteus. An LC filter is used on the analog output of the sensor since we need to convert the peak to peak voltage into Vrms. Know that you don’t require this LC filter in the real sensor circuit. We have simulated two sound detector sensors in proteus as they have different outputs because of different voltages on the test pin.
Click the link below and download the Sound Detector Sensor Library for Proteus V2.0:
Download Sound Detector Library for Proteus V2.0
An Analog flex sensor, also known as a bend sensor, is a special type of sensor used to detect the value of bend in the application. This sensor is mainly employed indoor sensors, robot whisker sensors, and stuffed animal toys.
We have developed an analog flex sensor library for proteus that you can download to simulate this sensor in Proteus. Know that Test Pin is included in the pinout of this sensor in proteus only, you won’t find this pin in the real sensor. This pin will determine the value of the bend. The HIGH value at this pin will give the value of bend and the LOW value at this pin will indicate there is no bend. We have also interfaced the Arduino board with the sensor where the analog input pin of the board is connected with the voltage appearing across the voltmeter.
Click the link below and download the Analog Flex Sensor Library for Proteus:
Download Flex Sensor Library for Proteus
PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor is a small, inexpensive, low-power sensor used to detect heat energy in the surrounding. The sensor monitors if the human body has come in or out of the sensor’s range.
We have designed Analog PIR Sensor Library for Proteus that you can download to simulate this sensor in Proteus. Moreover, we’ve also developed a simulation of this PIR sensor with an Arduino board. Know that, besides Arduino boards, you can also interface this sensor with PIC or Atmel microcontrollers. We’ve added four PIR sensors file in the proteus that are the same in terms of working but they come in a different color. Again, a test pin is added in the pinout of this sensor in proteus only, you won’t find this pin in real. This pin is added to sense the motion in the proteus workspace.
Click the link below and download the Analog PIR Sensor Library for Proteus:
Download PIR Sensor Library for Proteus
A water sensor is a sensor used to sense the presence of water. The water’s electrical conductivity is measured using this sensor to sense the presence of water. This sensor is widely used in applications where we need to monitor rainfall, water level, and water leakage.
We have designed the water sensor library for proteus which you can download to simulate this sensor in proteus. The Test pin is added to detect the water in the proteus simulation. We’ve also interfaced this sensor with the Arduino board where we have connected the analog input pin of the Arduino board with the output of the water sensor appearing across the voltmeter.
You can download the water sensor library for Proteus by clicking the link below:
Download Water Sensor Library for Proteus
A soil moisture sensor is employed to analyze the water content in the soil. The sensor uses capacitance to monitor the dielectric permittivity of the soil which defines the function of the water content.
We have designed the Soil Moisture Sensor Library for Proteus where we have connected the test pin with the variable resistor. This resistor is used to define the soil moisture content in the proteus simulation. The maximum resistance on the test pin shows zero volts across the voltmeter, referring to the zero moisture value of the water content. The sensor is also interfaced with the Arduino board as shown below.
Click the link below and download the Soil Moisture Sensor Library for Proteus:
Download Soil Moisture Library for Proteus
The IR proximity sensor is used in robots to detect obstacles. This sensor is widely used for path navigation and obstacle avoidance in electronic projects.
We have designed the IR Proximity Sensor Library for Proteus which you can download to simulate this sensor in Proteus. The Test pin is used for hurdle detection. HIGH value on this pin means there is an obstacle in front and LOW value on this pin means there is no hurdle.
LC filter is included in the simulation which you don’t require in real. This filter is used to convert the Peak to Peak value we get on Proteus into the Vrms value.
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You can download the IR proximity sensor library for proteus by clicking the link below:
Download IR Proximity Sensor Library for Proteus
That’s all for today. Hope you find this article helpful. If you have any questions, you can approach me in the section below. I’d love to help you the best way I can. Thank you for reading this article.
You don’t have to be a coder to be a DIY kind of guy. You can even use something as simple as Java or Swift to get your projects up and running. But sometimes, things don’t go as planned no matter how many times you debug. Those are the times when the Swift hits the fan and the project comes to a grinding halt. That is when you hear the voice of Luke Skywalker pushing you to stop running around in circles and just use the force. You roll up your sleeves and that is when the magic begins.
Electronic tinkering is for people of all skill levels. Here are a few projects that reflect different skill levels:
Let’s start with the highest level and work backward from there.
If you are into bio-preservation, you are going to need one of those nitrogen freezers. These are a few of the uses for this kind of equipment:
This method of freezing is referred to as cryopreservation and applies to a range of fields that include cryosurgery, food sciences, ecology, plant physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and cryopreservation of cells and organs. There are also many medical applications such as blood transfusions, bone marrow transplantation, artificial insemination, and in vitro fertilization.
As you can see, this is serious equipment for serious, scientific work. Most people would not own a nitrogen freezer. They would use the one at the lab where they work. It is not the stuff of casual tinkerers. Just know that you can rent or lease this equipment to eliminate the upfront cost.
A very interesting use for nitrogen freezers is gastro-tech experimentation. If you are into food science, you can do a lot of interesting things with a flash freezer. This is one piece of tech that determines the skill level of the project. Any project you do that utilizes a nitrogen freezer is a master-level project.
It is relatively easy to slap some parts together and run Lenox on the cheap. Gaming PC’s are far more demanding. The power curve and thermals are not to be taken lightly. You can seriously blow yourself up if you don’t know what you’re doing. There is a fairly substantial cost and a difficult path to getting the perfect parts. But it is so worth it when it all comes together.
This is a fun project for just about anyone and it actually solves a problem. One of the worst things about Apple’s HomePod is that it is completely dependent on WiFi and services. You cannot connect anything to them via a cable. And you cannot use Bluetooth. Even if you could, they would be too expensive for casual needs. You don’t have to spend a fortune on bluetooth speakers if you are willing to put in a little elbow grease and build a bluetooth speaker yourself. It is easier than you might imagine.
Speakers are not overly complicated. They are mechanical objects for the most part. Sure, big companies are using a lot of software and additional hardware to produce computational audio. But as a music purist, you don’t want your audio computed. You just want it played by a not so smart speaker that reproduces the input as faithfully as possible. At the end of the day, you need a good driver and a good cabinet for pushing sound waves and air. Don’t get overly caught up in the rest. Get a good DAC and you will be most of the way there.
Nitrogen freezers, bluetooth DACs and GPUs are just some of the equipment necessary to build the world of tomorrow. But they are all useless without your ability and willingness to dare the impossible today.
There is a deep sense of wonder in how a light bulb works. Although most people understand the function of a light bulb, not many appreciate the physics in how it converts electrical energy into light. The quantum physics behind this basic technique can help explain why some bulbs explode.
The first step to getting a light bulb is to connect it to an electrical source. The filament in the bulbs burns and becomes hot. Because hot objects glow, the filament will become a light source.
The hotter it becomes, the brighter the light, thus the whiter it becomes. However, the filament on its own will eventually burn out and cease to create light. The presence of air, especially oxygen, causes a chemical reaction that destroys the filament.
Light bulbs have a glass 'chamber' of vacuum or an inert gas like argon to prevent the filament from burning to completion.
Too much heat is what causes bulbs to explode. The hotter a filament becomes, it glows brighter. However, bulbs have sealants around the base. Therefore, the adhesive will melt if the temperatures are too high, and gas will escape from the glass chamber. The change in pressure, the outside is higher than the inside, which causes the bulb to explode.
The structure of a Light-Emitting Diode bulb prevents an explosion from occurring: a semiconductor that emits lights. Therefore, explosions are highly improbable but not impossible. One of the reasons an LED light would explode; the presence of electrical or thermal stress.
Most electrical outlets on walls allow for 120V electricity. However, an LED light can only manage about 2V electricity. A capacitor on the bulb usually reduces the voltage before letting it through the LED circuit.
However, this task is stressful to a bulb capacitor which may fail. Even for a fraction of a second, the voltage fluctuation that occurs causes the bulb to explode. This electrical overstress problem mostly happens to LED bulbs that are of low quality, ergo or cheaper.
When a high electrical current fluctuates into the semiconductor of an LED light bulb, heat accumulates, causing the conducting material to expand. Lack of heat dispersion causes failure of the bulb: Pressure increase causes a short circuit which eventually causes an explosion.
Most of these types of fixtures are efficient and do not explode quickly. It is essential to look for a brand that creates quality bulbs that can withstand electrical and thermal stress. Although the explosion from an LED light is not enough to cause a fire, one should still be keen to avoid cheap solutions that will require replacements in the long run.
A laboratory or an oil and gas factory are places that require strict observation and care, especially when it comes to lighting. Having a good light source in these areas will prevent navigation problems.
However, a small bulb explosion can cause catastrophic results. LED lights are a much safer option for hazardous locations prone to fire because they do not quickly explode.
Unfortunately, some manufacturers create low-quality lighting that cannot tolerate great electrical and thermal stress. If you are not careful about the LED lights you are buying, you might deal with severe damage and even loss of lives.
This reliable technology offers lower maintenance costs, especially for bulbs in hard-to-access places of a workstation. Moreover, Light-Emitting Diodes bulbs are a cost-efficient option, especially when running a business in a hazardous location that requires a lot of capital to maintain.
LED lights help you concentrate your finances on other areas of your factory. Furthermore, dangerous places like labs require lighting throughout and without switching lights on and off constantly. LED lighting systems provide an opportunity for IoT, which automatically switch the lights on when needed.
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Outsourcing is a relatively new form of organizing work. Yet, nowadays it’s probably the most effective and profitable way to have your project done. No wonder businesses all over the world prefer it over the traditional methods. But what is outsourcing and how it works? What are the advantages? What trends does this sphere have today?
Outsourcing works in a really simple way. A company needs a part of the project done, but they don’t have enough employees to finish it in time. So, they hire specialized outsourcing teams that provide professional assistance in all the needed aspects.
That doesn’t mean it’s limited to being some kind of assistance service, though. Remote dedicated teams can work on a separate part of an already existing project, or even develop a product from scratch. The only thing you need to do is to find the best outsourcing company for all your needs.
Answering the question about the benefits of outsourcing, there are many of them. Here’s a of the most important ones:
However, keep in mind that just like any other sphere, only the best services on the market can ensure that all these benefits will be present. “In case I don’t have a budget for the best ones and go with the cheaper services, which of these is not an advantage of outsourcing?”
Well, the first one that will be lost is security and knowledge. You’ll still receive decent development speed and cost-efficiency. Yet, the overall quality will be much lower when compared to companies that have been around for a long time.
That’s why we always recommend Develux, as their level of quality in all aspects is simply unmatched. It’s one of the market leaders that are ready to take on any tasks one may present them with. You’ll never have a single doubt in their performance and security.
Automation is everywhere today, and outsourcing is not an exception. Of course, automation has a lot of limits in this sphere due to its specifics, but it’s not impossible. Many simple processes can be done by basic AI. And that already helps to save many expenses and allows human resources to be reallocated to more important tasks.
Also, for some repeatedly demanded tasks and parts of the projects, outsourcing services are starting to use AI that is already taught how to do them. Many common things, especially in software development, can be either auto-filled or written by a computer automatically, saving the team’s precious time. In the end, both the vendor and the customer are satisfied, as the work is done faster and with the same quality.
Many people don’t look at outsourcing as a stable sphere that can be trusted. Some businesses are afraid of entrusting big projects and parts of them to such services. But today, more and more enterprises are starting to form long-term relationships and contracts with remote dedicated teams.
That’s because once you find the company that does the job the way you need it, on the level you needed, you start trusting it. And from that moment, you’ll be more likely to turn to them for all your outsourcing needs. This builds even more trust and results in perfect strategic business relationships.
In many cases, the cost-efficiency outsourcing brings is caused by the low average wages in particular regions. And of course, specialists with lower payments are usually expected to perform worse. But that’s not the case with companies from such countries as Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland.
The last decades proved that dedicated teams from these countries tend to be extremely good at their job, outperforming even the best professionals from Western countries. And don’t forget that the cost of their services is usually 2-3 times lower. Eastern Europe is kind of a goldmine for remote workers.
A basic rule of business - the more companies of the same type emerge on the market, the stronger is the competition between them. And with the current popularity of outsourcing and the number of such businesses, the rivalry between them is really strong.
Increased competition means not only a smaller pool of potential clients but also extra expenses on marketing. Now, you not only have to provide professional services, but also convince customers that you’re their perfect choice. Of course, the rivalry always exists, but it has never been as strong in this sphere as it is today. What’s even worse, it’s not gonna stop, and the market circumstances will only become worse for new enterprises.
Businesses entrust their projects to remote teams and freelancers because of their high cost-efficiency and profitability. It's a matter of saving as much money as possible while retaining high-quality work performance.
Hiring freelancers using online platforms like Dormzi can enhance many aspects of your business. Hiring freelancers is a good idea if you don't require a full-time employee. Another benefit is the fact that you don't have to pay a salary and you only pay per project worked.
Outsourcing proved to be an extremely profitable sphere for both vendors inside it and their customers. And with the current trends and market analysis, it’s predicted to grow many times bigger. So, use all the benefits it brings to your advantage, and you’ll see that outsourcing is as effective as it seems.
In this blog post, we'll share some of our favorite inexpensive DIY options for hardwood and tile floors.
Let's take a look at these options.
Luxury vinyl flooring is the most expensive of our inexpensive options, but it doesn't require installation or anything more than a squirt bottle and mop to maintain. It also comes in an array of styles that mimic different types of natural hardwood floors - so you can try them before you buy!
This affordable option will never need to be sanded nor refinished, meaning this upgrade won't make your budget suffer any more than necessary. Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring is an excellent option for upgrading your kitchen or bathroom without breaking the bank!
Carpet flooring is a great option for families with pets or kids, as it can be easily vacuumed and maintained. Carpet Flooring also makes your room feel cozy, which everyone needs to combat winter's chill! New carpets are relatively inexpensive - but the maintenance required after installation will make this an expensive upgrade over time.
This is an excellent option for people on a budget or who don't want to add too much expense. These floors can be installed in any room and are easy to maintain with proper care. However, they will show wear more quickly than other options because the surface of this product isn't recommended for high traffic areas.
There are no laminate strips that you need to replace when these become damaged either, which saves money over time!
With a laminate floor, you get the look of hardwood at an affordable price. Laminate floors are waterproof and scratch-resistant- which is perfect for families with pets or children! They also come in many different styles to fit any taste. However, this product is not recommended for people who want a more natural feel.
There are no laminate strips that need replacing when these become damaged either, which saves money over time!
This option is perfect for those who want a more natural look with the durability of concrete. This material has enough benefits to make up for them! For example, stained concrete floors have no fumes or toxins that you need to worry about if you've got pets or children in your home- just like laminate and vinyl flooring.
Also, because they are made from solid materials, there aren't any laminates strips when these get damaged, so that installation costs will be low over time.
If you're looking for a new home with hardwood or tile floors, but the budget won't allow it, fear not! There are plenty of affordable and easy-to-install upgrades that will make your floors look like they were professionally installed. We hope these tips help guide you when making decisions about what new flooring is best for you.
Hello friends, I hope you all are happy, healthy and, content. We have been discussing transistors lately, from the basic definition to the types and characteristics of transistors we have covered it all. If you have a brief idea about transistors, you must be aware of the field effect transistor or you might have heard or read about it somewhere, it is one of the earliest known types of transistors which is our topic of discussion today.
Field Effect Transistors were made to cover up the lacking of previously known transistors which occupied large space and produced a lot of noise, another major problem was the low reliability of previous versions. So, let's get started with the FETs.
Unipolarity of the field effect transistor means that the transistor uses either holes or electrons for working, depending on the type of material being implied for making, unlike the bipolar junction transistors which employ both the electrons and holes for their functioning.
Now you must be thinking about how the field effect transistor got its name? What does it mean by a FET? There are multiple assumptions behind it, the one that I felt to be appropriate is the one that, a weak electrical signal entering through an electrode generates a larger electric field through the other parts of the transistor as well, so they are named field-effect transistors. If you know any other reason, why we call them field effect transistor other than this, you can let me know in the comment section below, I'm looking forward to your response!
A lot of times, FET is compared with the BJT let's have a brief overview of their peculiarities in this section. These are some of the significant differences between the two of them;
Unlike the other types of transistors, the field effect transistors are not made up of typical collector, emitter, and base, although the number of components is the same but the name and functions of each component are entirely different. To understand the working of the field effect transistor, let us first discuss its basic components one by one.
As we already know that the Junction Field Effect Transistor only works in reverse biasing conditions let us now discuss a few scenarios to know how the output is generated under different circumstances.
The second type of field-effect transistors is the MOSFET, metal-oxide field-effect transistors.
Metal-oxide field-effect transistors are one of the most common types of transistors used widely.
VOUT = {RDS/ (RD + RDS (ON)}* Vin
So friends, this last segment concludes our discussion on Field Effect Transistors(FET), I hope you have learned something new from this discussion. For any suggestions or constructive criticism or a little bit of appreciation, you can use the comment section below. See you soon with the next topic, have a good day ahead!
It is important to keep SEO in mind and use the best practices when you buy a web domain. First of all, make sure to get a domain name that is memorable and easy to read. Don’t choose an overly complicated name consisting of numbers and hyphens. Simplicity is key when it comes to domain names. Sometimes using keywords in your domain name helps as well. For example, if you own a bakery, including the word “bakery” in your domain name could be a good idea in terms of SEO.
Another important point is to try to avoid the less common TLDs. The best choice is to get a “.com” TLD, but if that isn’t possible, then go for one of the other common ones like “.net”.
When trying to build an SEO-friendly website, it's important to make your website easy to use for both desktop and mobile visitors. So much of today’s web traffic is via mobile, so making sure your website is mobile-friendly is more critical than ever before. A good way to do that is by using responsive web design.
Responsive design allows your website to adapt to any device a user is using. Whether the user is accessing the website via phone, computer, tablet, or desktop, the website will adapt itself to the device. The reasons you should consider using responsive design include:
It also helps improve your bounce rate, because all of those mobile users will stay on your site longer if they find it easy and pleasant to use. Don’t you hate it when you go to a website on your phone and you have to keep moving the screen and zooming in and out just to be able to read the content and navigate the site properly? It’s very annoying and makes most people want to leave. If your site is responsive, the mobile users will stay on your site and the bounce rate will improve. In turn, Google will rank your site higher because it will see that you are answering the intent of the visitors.
Content creation is a vital part of your website because you generate a lot of traffic to your site when you create content. It also provides a sense of authority and enables you to get great keywords to drive interested leads to your page.
When you decide to create content, the first thing you should consider is finding an appropriate topic. Once you've chosen your topic, you can get the proper keywords to use. To find these keywords, you must conduct keyword research.
Keyword research helps you to find vital phrases for your SEO listing and see the importance of these terms. When doing this, you will need to focus on long-tail keywords, which are keywords that contain two or more words.
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Several industries use 3D Printers in printing various outputs they need; The industries include footwear, architecture, jewelry, construction and engineering, education, automotive, medical and dental industries, aerospace, and consumer products.
According to Woodford (2021), inkjet printers usually spray liquid ink, while a laser printer applies solid powder in its production. Well, a 3D printer does not use any of the two. Instead, it uses plastic in physical object modeling.
According to Formlabs (2021), the world's first 3D Printer is stereolithography, invented in the 1980s. Most professionals are still using the SLA technologies in production. The Stereolithography 3D Printer applies the photopolymerization process in its functioning; The process includes using a laser to cure liquid resin into hard plastics.
The Printer is popular because of its production ability of watertight, isotropic, and high-accuracy prototypes or parts. The parts or prototypes have advanced materials range with good quality features and smooth surface finishing. The Stereolithography resin offers vast mechanical, thermal, and optical elements to match the industrial, standard, and engineering thermoplastics properties.
Several industries use stereolithography—for example, dental, engineering, education, modeling, and manufacturing industries.
Stereolithography parts constitute a smooth surface finishing, fewer visible lines, and sharp edges.
Application of stereolithographyThe LCD 3D Printer uses UV LCDs arrays as its light source. The LCD panels produce light that directly shines onto the building area in a parallel fashion. Pixel distortion is not a problem in LCD 3D Printer because its light is not expanded. The printing quality is dependant on the LCD 3D Printer's density; increasing the pixels produces better quality (Leo, 2019).
The LCD 3D Printer has a faster building speed when compared to SLA 3D Printer; it prints parts faster.
A selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D Printers sinters small polymer powder particles to form a solid structure using a high-power laser. The SLS has unfused powder whose function supports the part when the Printer is printing and removes the need for a dedicated support structure. Hence, the SLS is suitable for complex geometries, including the negative and interior features, thin walls, and undercuts (Formlabs, 2021). The SLS 3D Printer produces parts with superb mechanical characteristics. Furthermore, it has strength that resembles the injection-molded parts' strength.
The SLS’s most common material is nylon. Nylon. Nylon has suitable properties that suit the SLS 3D Printer; the properties of nylon include it is flexible, strong, lightweight, and stable against chemicals, water, impact, UV light, and dirt.
According to Formlabs (2021), The SLS 3D Printer is popular among engineers because it combines high productivity, low cost per part, and established materials. The engineers use it for functional Prototyping. Furthermore, the SLS 3D Printer is cost-effective for bridge manufacturing or limited-run.
The SLS 3D printer parts have faintly rough surface finishing and layer lines that are almost not visible.
Applications of an SLS 3D printerFused Deposition Modelling (FDM) also refers to the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). Consumers popularly use FDM 3D Printer. The printer functions by releasing thermoplastic filaments like the Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) via a heated nozzle, building a platform through heating the material to melt and applying the plastic on successive layers until completion of the part (Formlabs, 2021).
The FDM 3D printer is the most favorable for simple, low-cost Prototyping and basic proof-of-concept models. Compared to SLS and SLA 3D Printers, FDM 3D Printer has the lowest accuracy and resolution; hence, it is advisable not to use the FDM 3D printers in printing designs that are complex or have intricate features. Mechanical and chemical polishing processes are used in obtaining higher-quality surface finishes. An industrial mitigates challenging issues through soluble support and allows a wide variety of engineering thermoplastics, increasing production costs.
FDM parts show visible lines responsible for creating inaccuracies when handling complex features.
Application of FDM 3D printerA resin refers to a highly viscous substance of synthetic or plant origin typically converted into polymers; generally, the resin is a combination of organic compounds (Liqcreate, 2021). Transparent resin is mainly used in 3D printing in a transparent material. Transparent resin is suitable for 3D printing because of its water-resistant property. Also, the transparent resin is an ideal choice for that requires high quality, smooth finish, and fine surface.
According to Liqcreate (2021), several types of resin are used in 3D Printers basing on their functions or purpose. They include the general-purpose, premium, medical, castable, engineering, and creative purpose resin.
In the past, people used a lot of resources to study Software about modeling software. Some software is easy to use, and some are free to access. Some software use solid modeling whereby they produce manifold models. While other Software is watertight, a manifold model refers to a model with some thickness in all of its walls (Strikwerda, 2021). Softwares that use polygon modeling create walls with zero thickenings; such walls are suitable for creating graphics for movies and games contrasting with 3D printing. The polygon modeling software makes the manifold models, but it would need a lengthy procedure and more experience. The Software listed in the article generates 3D printable models. Some of the Software is easy to use. At the same time, others are more suitable for professionals rather than for amateurs.
According to Strikwerda (2021), Trinkercad software is a browser-based app and freely available to all users, and it applies solid modeling in its work. The creation of the Software targets beginners. Trinkercard software is unique because it introduces solid modeling and allows any person to make 3D printable modeling.
The Software applies the block-building concept. Therefore, it allows one to create models from a variety of basic shapes. The Software also provides aid to beginners through its guides and tutorials. Furthermore, the Software has the advantage of exporting or sharing with ease.
Trinkercad has an extensive library that constitutes millions of files that give the users several distinct options for finding the best shapes that will suit their problem requirements best. The Software allows the user to print and have the product instantly at your location through direct integration with other printing services. It is the best platform to learn about 3D modeling and printing.
According to Strikwerda (2021), Blender software is freely accessible to its users. The Software is not a solid model; it is open-source, rich in features, and constitutes animation, rendering, sculpting, video editing, simulation, and motion tracking. Also, the Software is very friendly since both advanced users and amateurs can use it.
The Blender Software constitutes many 3D creation facets, including simulation, animation, and modeling, e.t.c. The software suits individuals who are ready for transitioning from learning to designing complex 3D models.
One of Blender's exciting features is the photorealistic rendering feature. The feature creates models to reality; only a few free software can have such a feature.
According to Strikwerda (2021), the BRL-CAD Software is a type of Open-source Software. Also, it is an advanced solid model system comprising interactive geometry editing. The U.S military uses the BRL-CAD Software in modeling weapons and related systems. This shows the Software is very advanced and quite dependable. The Software serves its users with a precision of high level by using specific coordinates in arranging the geometric shapes.
The Software provides complex and simple shapes to its users to make their designs, having an extensive library of files. The Software allows combining multiple different forms to generate the desired model. BRL-CAD Software performs its tasks fast due to its dense features. Furthermore, it is free and available for access to all users.
According to Strikwerda (2021), Wings3D is an open-source software type; polygon modeling tool and has a broad range of selection and mesh tools regardless of its freeware. The Software is user-friendly, with beginners as the primary target; it has a steady learning curve. Its features, such as the easy-to-use interface and customizable hotkeys, indicate the designing or printing status; hence, the Software suits the starters.
The Software has no shortage of valuable or essential features like the inset or plane cut; thus, it can create impressive models. Moreover, the Software supports a vast range of both import or export file formats.
According to Strikwerda (2021), Modo 3D Printer software creates a creative 3D polygon modeling tool. Also, it can provide a subdivided surface designing tool that has more flexibilities for creating both the precision meshes and freeform organic designs through the use of the same Software. The Software is strictly used by professionals or advanced 3D printing users. The Software is not user-friendly, and it is costly to operate.
Modo has a wide variety of features and runs its processes smoothly. It has a very high speed in production and modeling. The Software allows extensions of partnering with other Software in production activities.
The price of a 3D printer varies based on the type of printer and the needs of the user. If you rank all of the many 3D printers on the market, you'll come up with a price of $400. However, as of April 2021, the price has dropped to $ 200-$500, with some being quite pricey at $ 1500. Professional 3D printers and enthusiast 3D printers, for example, range in price from $ 1,500 to $6,000, depending on the printing capability. Finally, industrial 3D printers are expensive to buy and operate, ranging from $20,000 to $100,000.
So, that was all for today. I hope you have enjoyed today's lecture. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments. Take care.Solar Panels work very great in this era when all of the scientists are working to have a power source that is cheap, environmentally friendly, and clean. Solar energy fits in all these dimensions. We are designing a solar inverter in our today's experiment. This inverter is the best idea for the engineering project because it has endless scope, it is easy and trouble-free. In this report, you will learn:
In addition, we'll look at some interesting points in DID YOU KNOW sections.
The inverters are the devices that convert the DC power to AC power. These inverters are indispensable because a large number of electronics works on AC and the cons and pros of AC or DC device depends upon the requirement of the device. In this way, we may define the solar inverters as:
"The solar inverters are the devices designed to convert the solar energy stored in the solar panel in the form of Direct current, into the alternating current by the mean of its circuit."
The energy is stored in the form of solar energy that comes directly from the sun. This makes it suitable to use for thousands of devices and users can get the ultimate solution of the power source with minimum or no cost once set up is completed.
DID YOU KNOW?As we said earlier, the idea of the Solar Panel lin=brary is new. We design this library to improve the experimentation and many circuits are been design by using solar energy and solar system. When you search for the "Solar Panel", you won't have this. In order to have it in your Pick Library option, just download it from our site. You can add it in really straightforward and easy steps:
You can also read the full description if you have any confusion about the installation.
The Solar Inverter consists of some simple passive components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes etc. along with other components. Out of which, some of them are important to discuss. Just have a look at them:
Solar Panels are the best source to produce electricity. The Solar cells work when the sunlight strikes the surface of the Solar Panel, the photovoltaic cells capture the sunlight and convert them into another form of energy i.e. electric current. This energy is then stored in the battery or can be used directly to run the devices.
DID YOU KNOW?We all know a battery is used to power up the components in the circuit. yet, in our circuit, the battery will be used to store the energy produced by the solar panel. This process continues until the switch is opened. Once the switch is opened, the battery will be used to run the inverter.
The relay is an engrossing component. It works as the controller of the circuit. The working of the relay seems like the switch but it has a magnetic coil in it that magnetizes and de-magnetizes, according to the requirement of the user. This plays an important part in the charging and discharging of the battery as well as the working of the Solar Panel.
The Working of the solar inverter starts when the user plays the simulation. In this case, we always assume that the direct sunlight is striking to the solar panel and it is producing energy. We can say, the circuit of the solar inverter consists of 2 mini circuits connected with each other.
Both of the circuits are joined and disjoined with the help of switches. As far as the switch of the Solar Panel is closed, the circuit does not show any output. When the switch is turned closed(connected) then the energy from the solar panel starts moving towards the relay.
One can stop the charging process by switching the solar panel off. The output of the battery will still be seen because of the charging process until the battery has the energy.
To simulate the circuit of the Solar Panel Inverter, go along with these steps:
Consequently, we saw about the theory and the practical performance of Solar inverters in Proteus ISIS and we learned how can we add the library of solar panels in the Proteus.
