Maker Projects Glossary

Gain is the ratio of output signal amplitude to input signal amplitude in an electronic circuit or system, typically expressed as a multiplier or in d...

A gas sensor is an electronic device that detects the presence and concentration of specific gases in the environment. It converts chemical informatio...

A gateway is a network device that acts as a bridge between two different networks or communication protocols. It translates data formats, protocols, ...

A GPIO is a configurable pin on a microcontroller or single-board computer that can be programmed to either read digital input signals or output digit...

Gerber files are the standard file format used to describe the layers of a printed circuit board (PCB) for manufacturing. These files contain precise ...

A grommet is a protective ring or eyelet made of rubber, plastic, or metal that is inserted into holes in panels, enclosures, or chassis. It prevents ...

A ground plane is a large conductive area on a printed circuit board (PCB) that serves as a common reference point for electrical circuits, typically ...

Ground (GND) is a reference point in an electrical circuit that serves as a common return path for electric current and is defined as having zero volt...

A gyroscope is a sensor that measures angular velocity and rotational motion around one or more axes. It detects changes in orientation by measuring t...