Resistor Network Schematic

Added a new page providing a schematic of Network Resistors. This page shows the pinout and schematic for two types of resistor arrays. This is in addition to a previous page showing Resistor Networks. The page compliments the Resistor Network Packages page, the Manufacturers of Resistor Networks, and How to Derate Resistor Networks.

A page showing How to Derate Thermistors was also added, complimenting to the page providing Manufacturers of Thermistors. Both pages were added to the web sites sitemap. The graphic shows a SIP package which is common for resistor networks or resistor arrays.

Resistor Definitions

Added a new set of pages for definitions of Resistors. Not sure how many pages will end up being part of the Resistor Glossary, but these are the pages to date. Maybe I'll edit this page later to add in any new sections as I get them organized.

The new Resistor section also serves to bring all the other pages that deal with the different aspects of resistors to one listing. Note all the entries with links to related topics.

Resistor Terms 'A',
Resistor Terms 'B-C',
Resistor Terms 'D-E',
Resistor Terms 'F-M',
Resistor Terms 'N',
Resistor Terms 'P',
Resistor Terms 'R',
Resistor Terms 'S',
Resistor Terms 'T',
Resistor Terms 'V',

The pages are some what small, but I wanted to leave space for additional information. There are still some resistor terms missing, it's a group of new pages. I should be able to add some more definitions Saturday.

This section can be reach via the Electronic Dictionary page, under the Glossaries listing. This new section should complement the Dictionary of Capacitor Terms.

Dummy Load, Cable Terminator

Added a new page that depicts coaxial impedance terminators. The link is off one of the Glossary/Dictionary pages. Just now, clicking on the thumb nail brings up a larger pic of the image, but I may end up adding a new page to hold the larger image.

The new page show both a BNC terminator and a TNC terminator [or dummy load].

Twenty eight other files were up-dated today, but most of those were for new java code for Google Analytics. However a few pages did receive a small formatting correction, a word was put in bold text to follow the formatting of all the other pages. Oh, I did make sure that I added the new java code to the top six pages that receive the most hits per day ~ but it's just a maintenance issue. The new java code had been out for awhile now, but I'm really already in the middle of another update.....

MIL-STD-100

MIL-STD-100, Engineering Drawing Practices. The specification was released in 1965, and upgraded over the years until revision 'G'. The MIL-STD-100G lasted until 2001 when it was canceled with no replacement. Well, no government replacement; use ASME Y14.xx, don't clam MIL-STD-100 unless you have to. MIL-STD-100 was also called DOD-STD-100.

So, a page was added to detail the history of MIL-STD-100 over the years before MIL-STD-100 was canceled, followed by a number of pages that provide Dictionary terms relating to MIL-STD-100.

List of Dictionary Terms for MIL-STD-100:

MIL-STD-100G, A Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, B Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, C Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, D Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, E Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, M Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, N Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, O Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, P Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, Q Terms,
MIL-STD-100G, S Terms,

Some letter definitions are combined, so check the previous entire. The main listing is provided off the Military Specifications page.

Determine Maximum Fuse Voltages

How do you determine the maximum operating voltage of a fuse? That's a good question, and it depends on the current load the fuse sees and if the applied voltage is AC volts or DC volts. Most applications really just boil down to the inrush current the fuse may encounter. However many applications indicate a large difference between the maximum AC voltage and the maximum DC voltage a particular fuse can handle.

A new page has been created to address the difference between maximum DC voltage and AC voltage.

How to determine if an AC fuse works at DC voltages. The new page address the issue of AC fuses working with DC voltage. Most fuse will indicate if they operate at an AC voltage, DC voltage or both. Data sheets will also indicate if there is a difference in voltages between AC or DC operation.

Pages that compliment the maximum voltage faq include;
How to Derate a Fuse.
Manufacturers of Mechanical Fuses.
Manufacturers of Circuit Breakers.
Manufacturers of Fuse Holders.
Passive Fuse Manufacturers and Surge Protection Device Manufacturers are also listed on the main Fuse manufacturers page.