March 2016 Updates

Authors:

Geoffrey Hunter

Published On:

Mar 31, 2016

Last Updated:

Mar 31, 2016

New info on mains power connectors.
Updates to the SPI Protocol page under Electronics->Communication Protocols.

The typical SPI connections that an IC will have.

New info on PTC Type thermistors.
Updates to the D2PAK (TO-263) Component Package page, with more info on the TO-263 THIN package.

A 3D render of the D2PAK (TO-263) component package.

New 4-20mA Current Loop page, under Electronics->Communication Protocols.

An schematic showing how to interface a 4-20mA current loop signal to the ADC on a microcontroller. The circuit also has a low-pass filter and a buffer.

Updates to the D-sub Connectors page including info about filtered D-sub connectors and the various sizes and shapes of D-sub connectors.