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[How To] [Technology] [Tables - Definitions] [Networking Tutorials] [Theory]
How To
- PCBs Fabrication Methods - How to make Printed Circuit Board
- Basic Soldering Guide - A great how to solder guide from Alan Winstanley.
- Mouse Cleaning - How to clean your mouse
- On Cables and Connections - A discussion by Dr. J. Kramer
Technology
- Batteries in a Portable World 2nd Ed. - A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for Non-Engineers from Isidor Buchmann (Cadex Electronics Inc.).
- The Ultimate Memory Guide v.6 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Memory (Kingston Technology Inc.).
- RAID Technology - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks Technology.
- SCSI Technology - Small Computer System Interface Technology.
- Controlling Electrical Hazards - This article provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards.
- Basics of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) - Article prepared by the ESD Association and originally published in Compliance Engineering magazine.
Tables - Definitions
- Passive Components Codes Guide - Color and letter codes for resistors, capacitors, ...
- Standard Resistors Values - Standard resistance values for resistors.
- Computer POST Beep Codes - Beeps are your computer's way of letting you know what's going on when the video signal is not working.
- Standard Certification Marks
- Multiples and Submultiples Prefixes Tables - SI Prefixes table and IEC Prefixes for binary multiples
- Definitions of the SI base and derived units
- ASCII Table - American Standard Code for Information Interchange
- Dielectric Constants of Material - A table with min and max values
- AWG to Metric Conversion Chart - American Wire Gauge standard to metric table.
As organizations rely more and more on the Internet, electronic mail and other networked applications, it is becoming increasingly important to understand the latest networking technology. We have put together the following tutorials to help provide you with a solid foundation and understanding of basic networking protocols and techniques.
Networking Tutorials
- Ethernet Tutorial Part I: Networking Basics
- Ethernet Tutorial Part II: Adding Speed
- Ethernet Tutorial Part III: Sharing Devices
- Fast Ethernet Tutorial
- Device Servers Tutorial
- Switching Tutorial
Theory