Maker Projects Glossary

A datasheet is a technical document provided by component manufacturers that contains detailed specifications, electrical characteristics, and operati...

A DC motor is an electric motor that converts direct current (DC) electrical energy into rotational mechanical motion. It operates using the interacti...

Debouncing is a technique used to eliminate unwanted electrical noise or multiple signal transitions that occur when mechanical switches or buttons ar...

A debugger is a software tool used to test, analyze, and troubleshoot programs or firmware running on microcontrollers and embedded systems. It allows...

A decoupling capacitor is a capacitor placed close to an integrated circuit or other active component to provide a local reservoir of electrical charg...

A desoldering pump is a handheld tool used to remove molten solder from electronic components and circuit boards. It works by creating a vacuum suctio...

A development board is a printed circuit board designed to help engineers and makers prototype, test, and develop electronic projects. It typically in...

Digital input/output (I/O) refers to electronic interfaces that handle binary signals representing only two distinct states: high (logic 1) or low (lo...

A digital multimeter (DMM) is a versatile electronic test instrument that measures multiple electrical parameters including voltage, current, and resi...

A Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) is an electronic circuit that converts digital signals (binary data) into analog signals (continuous voltage or cu...

A DIN rail is a standardized metal rail system used for mounting electrical and electronic equipment in control panels, distribution boards, and indus...

A diode is a two-terminal semiconductor device that allows electric current to flow in only one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction....

Direct Current (DC) is a type of electrical current that flows continuously in one direction through a circuit. Unlike alternating current (AC), DC ma...

A Dupont connector is a type of crimp-style electrical connector commonly used in electronics prototyping and low-voltage applications. It consists of...

A duty cycle is the percentage of time that a periodic signal is in its active or 'on' state during one complete cycle. It is calculated as the ratio ...