Maker Projects Glossary

A varistor is a voltage-dependent resistor that changes its resistance based on the applied voltage across it. At normal operating voltages, it has hi...

A via is a small conductive hole that passes through one or more layers of a printed circuit board (PCB) to create electrical connections between diff...

Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in volts (V). It represents the force or pressure that pushes...

A voltage divider is a simple circuit consisting of two or more resistors connected in series that produces an output voltage that is a fraction of th...

A voltage rating is the maximum voltage that an electronic component can safely handle without being damaged or failing. It represents the upper limit...

A voltage regulator is an electronic circuit or component that maintains a constant output voltage regardless of variations in input voltage or load c...