Glossary

Radio Frequency (RF) refers to electromagnetic waves with frequencies typically ranging from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, used for wireless communication and sig...

A Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable single-board computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It features a complete computing system on a sin...

Reactance is the opposition to alternating current (AC) flow in a circuit caused by capacitors and inductors, measured in ohms. Unlike resistance whic...

A Real-Time Clock (RTC) is a specialized integrated circuit that keeps track of current time and date even when the main system power is off. It typic...

Receive (RX) refers to the process or capability of accepting and processing incoming data, signals, or communications in electronic systems. It is co...

Recommended Operating Conditions are the specified ranges of environmental and electrical parameters under which a component or device should operate ...

A reflow oven is a specialized heating device used in electronics manufacturing to solder surface-mount components to printed circuit boards (PCBs). I...

Reflow soldering is a surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly process that uses controlled heat to melt solder paste and permanently attach electronic...

A register is a small, high-speed storage location within a microprocessor or digital circuit that temporarily holds data, addresses, or control infor...

A relay is an electrically operated switch that uses an electromagnet to mechanically open or close contacts, allowing a low-power control signal to s...

Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current through a material or component, measured in ohms (Ω). It determines how much current wil...

A resistor is a passive electronic component that limits or controls the flow of electrical current in a circuit by providing resistance. It converts ...

A REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) is a web-based communication protocol that allows different software ap...

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union directive that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and ...

A rising edge is a transition in a digital signal from a low logic level (typically 0V) to a high logic level (typically 3.3V or 5V). It represents th...

RJ45 is a standardized connector type commonly used for Ethernet networking cables and telecommunications applications. It features 8 pins arranged in...