Maker Projects Glossary

A temperature sensor is an electronic device that measures ambient or surface temperature and converts it into an electrical signal. It works by detec...

A terminal block is a modular connector that provides secure connection points for multiple wires or cables in electrical circuits. It consists of a p...

Thermal paste is a thermally conductive compound applied between a heat-generating component (like a CPU or GPU) and its heat sink to improve heat tra...

Thermal resistance is a measure of how much a material or component opposes the flow of heat through it, expressed in degrees Celsius per watt (°C/W)....

A thermistor is a temperature-sensitive resistor whose resistance changes significantly with temperature variations. Unlike standard resistors, thermi...

A third hand is a mechanical workstation tool consisting of adjustable clips or clamps mounted on flexible arms attached to a weighted base. It holds ...

A through-hole is a plated hole that passes completely through a printed circuit board (PCB) from one side to the other. It serves as both a mounting ...

A timer is an electronic component or circuit that generates time delays, pulses, or periodic signals with precise timing control. It can operate in v...

A tolerance is the allowable deviation or range of variation from a specified nominal value in electronic components or measurements. It indicates how...

A trace is a thin conductive path, typically made of copper, that connects electronic components on a printed circuit board (PCB). It functions as a w...

A transistor is a three-terminal semiconductor device that can amplify electrical signals or act as an electronic switch. It controls the flow of curr...

Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL) is a digital logic family that uses bipolar junction transistors to implement logic gates and digital circuits. TTL ...

Transmit (TX) is the process of sending data, signals, or information from one device or system to another through a communication medium. In electron...

A tri-state is a digital logic output that can exist in three distinct states: high (1), low (0), and high-impedance (Z or floating). In the high-impe...

Tweezers are precision hand tools consisting of two thin, flexible arms joined at one end, used for gripping and manipulating small objects with fine ...