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1N4007 rectifier diodes; the stripe marks the cathode
Author: Nevit Dilmen
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Transistor and MOSFET packages: TO-220, TO-247, D²PAK, SOT and others
Author: Mister rf
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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The same IC (NE555) in two packages: DIP-8 and SOIC-8
Author: Swift.Hg
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Analog and digital oscilloscopes
Author: Wikimedia Commons katkıcıları
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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LED TV with the back cover off: power board, main board and cables
Author: Raimond Spekking
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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TV with a failed backlight LED: one area of the screen is dark
Author: Alex Blokha
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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VRM around the CPU socket: inductors, MOSFETs and capacitors
Author: WizardTim
License: CC BY 4.0
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Arduino Uno with a potentiometer, transistor and LED circuit on a breadboard
Author: Elderstig
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dual thyristor module (2×210 A, 1600 V): soft starters have one per phase
Author: Mister rf
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Burnt contactor contacts: the marks of arcing and overheating
Author: Asurnipal
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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A control panel with a PLC, drive, breakers and relays
Author: Angga Panca Alam Anugrah
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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A panel-mounted PLC and its terminal wiring
Author: Angga Panca Alam Anugrah
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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A small frequency inverter (VFD): keypad and display on the front, terminals below
Author: C J Cowie
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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An IGBT power module: heavy screw power terminals and thin gate pins
Author: Sthdhk
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Inside an IGBT module: IGBT and diode chips in parallel
Author: Daniel*D
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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A4988 stepper driver board: the current-setting pot (Vref) on top
Author: Kushagra Keshari
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Wiring drawing: an Arduino driving two DC motors through an L298N H-bridge module
Author: Quel.soler
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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An ESC for a brushless motor: 3 motor wires, power and signal leads
Author: 1sfoerster
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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An electrode holder, its cable and different covered welding electrodes
Author: Triddle
License: Kamu malı
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Stick (MMA) arc welding with a welding helmet and gloves
Author: Weldscientist
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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